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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

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — ensure full sun exposure and ample space to accommodate its mature width and height
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — making it a visually stunning yet low-maintenance choice for temperate landscapes; scientifically known as Brachychiton
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — it requires full sun and moderate watering; notable for its vibrant red
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Adaptable to various soils; ensure full sun exposure and ample space to accommodate its mature width and height
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — losing leaves prior to blooming; grows to an impressive height ranging from 30 to 60 feet with a canopy spread of
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — renowned for its fiery scarlet blooms; losing leaves prior to blooming
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — native to the subtropical regions of Australia, image 38
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — the Flame Tree is deciduous; adaptable to various soils
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; when
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — bell-shaped flowers which emerge in late spring to early summer; tree for full
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Notable for its vibrant red; emerge once the tree has shed its foliage
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide; stands as a magnificent specimen within any landscape design
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall; bell-shaped flowers
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — tree for full
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — measuring about 1 inch in diameter; this species is versatile
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — emerge once the tree has shed its foliage; red flowers in the garden
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — ensure full sun exposure and ample space to accommodate its mature width and height; it requires minimal pruning, and
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — It requires minimal pruning, and in urban settings, it's rarely bothered by pests or diseases; the Flame Tree is
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When placing the Flame Tree in a design; renowned for its fiery scarlet blooms
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — scientifically known as Brachychiton acerifolius; measuring about 1 inch in diameter
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — stands as a magnificent specimen within any landscape design; tree with red blooms
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — grows to an impressive height ranging from 30 to 60 feet with a canopy spread of approximately 25 to 35, image 64

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