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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour in just boiled water over seeds, soak for 30 seconds. Transfer to a container with luke warm water and soak overnight. Swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow 1/4in deep. The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot.

Other: Germination should occur in 10-21 days.

Native to: New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria

Native

Introduced

Brachychiton populneusBrachychiton populneus

Bottletree, Kurrajong

In Stock: 1.152 lb (Total:1.152lb)

Brachychiton populneus

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1.15 lb CA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,346

Quantity:

1.15 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834119

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow 1/4in deep. The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot.

Other: Germination should occur in 10-21 days.

Native to: New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting Brachychiton populneus, commonly known as the Kurrajong, a versatile tree native to Australia. Gracefully thriving from the lush coastal regions to the semi-arid interiors of Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, this resilient tree is renowned for its water-storing trunk which supports its survival in warm, dry climates. The Kurrajong displays a delightful variety of bell-shaped flowers, ranging from pale hues to pink, and an intriguing assortment of leaf shapes—either simple and pointed or intricately lobed.

Esteemed for its multipurpose use, the Kurrajong was integral to Australian Aboriginal cultures, providing roasted seeds as a food source and fibrous bark for crafting. Ingeniously, the tree's roots yielded water and its seed pods, when emptied of fine hairs, became children's rattles. This ornamental wonder has attracted global interest, being introduced to locales such as Southwestern Australia, South Africa, California, and the Mediterranean. Despite its beauty, it has demonstrated invasiveness in Western Australia. The Kurrajong is often hybridized with cousin species like the Queensland Bottle Tree, reflecting its botanical allure. Embrace the elegance and utility of the Kurrajong in your garden today!