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Brachychiton acerifolius

Flame Tree

Sterculiaceae

Description:

An iconic Australian native tree with a tapering trunk and striking pyramidal habit. Deciduous with large, glossy green leaves, it bursts into brilliant red flowers in summer, creating a spectacular display. Perfect as a feature or street tree, it supports local wildlife while adding architectural beauty to gardens and parks.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies

  • Drought tolerant once established

  • Exceptional display tree

  • Host plant for Tailed Emperor (Polyura pyrrhus sempronius), White-Banded Plane, and Common Aeroplane butterflies (Phaedyma shepherdi)

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Deciduous tree to 35m - Spread 3m

Attracts:

Butterflies, Bees, Fauna, Nectar feeding Bird

Flower Colour:

Red

Brachychiton acerifolius - Flame Tree

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Regional ecosystem:

12.8.4

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Brachychiton+acerifolius&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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