Flame Tree

Brachychiton Acerifolius

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Overview

Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall. Its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide. Notable for its vibrant red, bell-shaped flowers which emerge in late spring to early summer, the Flame Tree is deciduous, losing leaves prior to blooming. Adaptable to various soils, it requires full sun and moderate watering, making it a visually stunning yet low-maintenance choice for temperate landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–10Climate Subtropical

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — tree with red blooms

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — red flowers in the garden

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — ensuring a captivating display that will enchant onlookers for years to come

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When incorporating this tree into garden designs; its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — This species is versatile; making it a visually stunning yet low-maintenance choice for temperate landscapes

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When placing the Flame Tree in a design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — It requires minimal pruning, and in urban settings, it's rarely bothered by pests or diseases; the Flame, image 94

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — tree with red blooms

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — red flowers in the garden

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — ensuring a captivating display that will enchant onlookers for years to come

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When incorporating this tree into garden designs; its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — This species is versatile; making it a visually stunning yet low-maintenance choice for temperate landscapes

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When placing the Flame Tree in a design

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — It requires minimal pruning, and in urban settings, it's rarely bothered by pests or diseases

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — emerge once the tree has shed its foliage

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — measuring about 1 inch in diameter

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — This species is versatile

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When incorporating this tree into garden designs

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — grows to an impressive height ranging from 30 to 60 feet with a canopy spread of approximately 25 to 35 feet

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — native to the subtropical regions of Australia

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — renowned for its fiery scarlet blooms

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — stands as a magnificent specimen within any landscape design

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — scientifically known as Brachychiton acerifolius

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — making it a visually stunning yet low-maintenance choice for temperate landscapes

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — it requires full sun and moderate watering

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Adaptable to various soils

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — losing leaves prior to blooming

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — the Flame Tree is deciduous

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — bell-shaped flowers which emerge in late spring to early summer

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Notable for its vibrant red

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