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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 10–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall, image 76

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (127)

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — tree with red blooms; when incorporating this tree into garden designs, image 74
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — emerge once the tree has shed its foliage; red flowers in the garden, image 93
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When placing the Flame Tree in a design; renowned for its fiery scarlet blooms, image 95
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — bell-shaped flowers which emerge in late spring to early summer; tree for full
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — losing leaves prior to blooming; grows to an impressive height ranging from 30 to 60 feet with a canopy, image 81
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — When incorporating this tree into garden designs; its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide, image 90
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — tree for full; ensuring a captivating display that will enchant onlookers for years to come, image 100
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) — measuring about 1 inch in diameter; this species is versatile
Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — scientifically known as Brachychiton acerifolius
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