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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Photos (107)

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — red flowers in the garden; it requires full sun and moderate watering, image 98

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — tree with red blooms; when incorporating this tree into garden designs, image 99

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) — Brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree, strikes an impressive figure reaching up to 50 feet tall, image 101

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Its lush green canopy spans roughly 30 feet wide; stands as a magnificent specimen within any landscape, image 102

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Notable for its vibrant red; emerge once the tree has shed its foliage, image 103

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — bell-shaped flowers which emerge in late spring to early summer; tree for full, image 104

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — the Flame Tree is deciduous; adaptable to various soils, image 105

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — losing leaves prior to blooming; grows to an impressive height ranging from 30 to 60 feet with a canopy, image 106

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — Adaptable to various soils; ensure full sun exposure and ample space to accommodate its mature width and, image 107

Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) — ensuring a captivating display that will enchant onlookers for years to come; brachychiton acerifolius, the Flame Tree

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