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Lacebark

Brachychiton Discolor

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Overview

The Lacebark tree (Brachychiton discolor), reaching heights of 30–45 ft with a canopy spread of 15–30 ft, is renowned for its showy pink flowers and striking mottled bark. This semi-evergreen species thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring well-drained soils. Its moderate growth rate and drought tolerance make it an attractive, low-maintenance choice for landscapes seeking vertical interest and seasonal color.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 10–11Type Tree
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — dark green leaves that span 4 to 8 inches long; remember to include room for vertical and horizontal growth when, image 68

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Malvaceae

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Photos (147)

Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — The Lacebark tree (Brachychiton discolor); this semi-evergreen species thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring, image 113
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — Its moderate growth rate and drought tolerance make it an attractive
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — this semi-deciduous tree typically reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet; attracting, image 95
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — pink flowers in the garden; this semi-deciduous tree typically reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet with a spread of, image 82
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — marked by red inner stripes - providing a striking contrast against the foliage; remember to include room for vertical and
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — These are deeply lobed, offering a textured aesthetic throughout the growing season; this semi-evergreen species, image 69
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — Its moderate growth rate and drought tolerance make it an attractive; this semi-evergreen species thrives in USDA zones
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — making it a sturdy option for a variety of landscape designs; remember to include room for vertical and, image 80
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — this semi-deciduous tree typically reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet with a spread of 15 to 30 feet; attracting, image 67
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — the Lacebark is adorned with bell-shaped; attracting pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Following its splendid flowering
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — making it a sturdy option for a variety of landscape designs; remember to include room for vertical and horizontal growth
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — the Lacebark is adorned with bell-shaped
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — This semi-evergreen species thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring well-drained soils; remember to include room, image 116
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — pink flowers in the garden; this semi-deciduous tree typically reaches heights of 30 to 50 feet with a spread of, image 110
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — reaching heights of 30‚Äì45 ft with a canopy spread of 15‚Äì30 ft; this semi-deciduous tree typically reaches, image 86
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — making it a sturdy option for a variety of landscape designs
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — the Lacebark should be planted in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade exposure; this semi-deciduous, image 134
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — thanks to its dynamic foliage and showy flowers; this semi-evergreen species thrives in USDA zones 9-11, image 121
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — Remember to include room for vertical and horizontal growth when aligning this tree within a planting design, image 109
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — low-maintenance choice for landscapes seeking vertical interest and seasonal color; this semi-deciduous tree, image 90
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — reaching heights of 30‚Äì45 ft with a canopy spread of 15‚Äì30 ft
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — thanks to its dynamic foliage and showy flowers; this semi-evergreen species thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — Its moderate growth rate and drought tolerance make it an attractive; this semi-evergreen species thrives in, image 117
Lacebark (Brachychiton Discolor) — The blooms are roughly 1 to 2 inches in diameter
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