Varieties available are:
• Little Kurrajong - Brachychiton bidwillii
• Lacebark Tree - Brachychiton discolor
• Broadleaf Bottle Tree - Brachychiton australis
• Illawarra Flame Tree - Brachychiton acerifolius
• Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris
• Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton populneus
There are also a small variety of hybridised trees - species are available upon request.
Little Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton Bidwillii
The Little Kurrajong tree is a highly variable species, some develop as a small tree others as a shrub. Mainly grow to 2-3 metres in height.
• It will produce Pink to deep red bell flowers in clusters occur when plant is deciduous in spring will then produce a curved shaped fruit
• Responds to pruning and mulching
• Prefers moist well drained soil, will however tolerate sea salt and hot conditions
• Frost resistant once established
• Suitable for large tubs and containers
• Ideal specimen tree
Lacebark Tree - Brachychiton Discolor
A semi-evergreen with patterned bark and brilliant flowers throughout summer. It grows to 10m in height and 5 m in width.
• Woolly pink, bell shaped flowers in clusters on the end of branches
• Place in a warm sunny well drained position
• Frost tolerant once established and will grow in a variety of climates
• Makes a wonderful feature tree
• Will respond to fertilising in spring with a native tree fertiliser
• Flowers in summer
• Deciduous prior to flowering
Broadleaf Bottle Tree - Brachychiton Australis
The broadleaf bottle tree is a native of eastern Queensland. It has a bulky trunk and broadly rounded leaves divided into 5 to 7 lobes.
• White to cream flowers in September
• Suited to well drained soils in full sun
• Will grow up to 2 metres in first two years
Illawarra Flame Tree - Brachychiton Acerifolius
The Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius), is a large tree native to tropical regions on the east coast of Australia. It is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless. Along with other members of the Brachychiton genus, it is commonly referred to as a Kurrajong.
• Feature tree
• Full sun
• Height - up to 20m
• Deciduous - shedding leaves after the dry season
Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton Rupestris
The bottle tree is a native of Queensland and is highly prized for its unique shape. This tree is the king of the Brachychiton family and will flourish in most climates throughout the world.
• A tree that grows to 12 m in height
• Is frost hardy once established
• Will grow up to 2 metres in first two years
• Suited to well drained, slightly acidic
Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton Populneus
The Kurrajong tree is a native of eastern Australia and is very tolerant of dry conditions
• A tree that grows to 12-20 m in height
• Is a bushy tree with pink new growth
• Cream or pink bell shaped flowers in late spring followed by decorative fruit
• Suited to well drained, soils in full sun
• Responds to light fertilising
