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M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer
Photo Locations:
Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA, Huntington Botanical Gardens - San Marino, CA, Lotusland - Santa Barbara, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA
FLAME TREE
Brachychiton acerifolius
General Notes
This partly deciduous tree has showy red or orange flowers. Native to East Coast of Australia.
A Brachychiton acerifolius in San Juan Capistrano is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 33 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 90 inches and a crown spread of 40 feet.
List all Malvaceae | Brachychiton
- Brachychiton acerifolius - Malvaceae
- Synonyms:
Previously listed in the Streculiaceae family.
Common Names: Flame Tree, Australian Flame Tree - Native To: East Coast of Australia
- Habit: Erect or Spreading
and covers an Extensive Area.
Has Partly Deciduous foliage. - Shape: Conical
- Sunset Zones: 15 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Salinity Tolerance: Moderate on Coast
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 65 feet
- Canopy Width: 30 feet
- Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Street Tree
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Ovate to Palmately Lobed Glossy Medium Green. Partly Deciduous.
- Flowers: Showy, Orange or Red. Flowers in Spring or Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
- Fruit: Brown Follicle, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall.
- Bark: Green, Smooth
- Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Root Rot
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium Weak
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
- Health Hazard: Irritant
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SelecTree. "Brachychiton acerifolius Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 23, 2013.
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