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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep warm and moist

Other: boiling water can be used if hot water does not scarify the seed, If the seed has not imbibed after a 24 hr water soak,drain and repeat the process until it does imbibe. 

Native to: New South Wales, Queensland
Introduced to: Norfolk Is.
Native
Introduced

Brachychiton acerifolius

Flame Bottletree, Flame Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

In Stock: 2.127 lb (Total:2.127lb)
  • Brachychiton acerifolius

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2.13 lb
CA

Details

Germination:
91%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
2,192
Quantity:
2.13 lb
Collected in:
California
Crop year:
2022
Min. hardiness zone:
9
Item ID:
1831732

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep warm and moist

Other: boiling water can be used if hot water does not scarify the seed, If the seed has not imbibed after a 24 hr water soak,drain and repeat the process until it does imbibe. 

Native to: New South Wales, Queensland
Introduced to: Norfolk Is.
Native
Introduced
Transform your subtropical landscape with the breathtaking beauty of the Brachychiton acerifolius, commonly known as Flame Tree or Illawarra Flame Tree. This striking deciduous tree is a native of Australia's eastern subtropical rainforests, admired for its magnificent display of vibrant red blossoms. Typically reaching heights of 25-40 feet in cultivation (though they can soar to 110 feet in the wild), Flame Trees create a visual spectacle when they shed their leaves and burst into bloom in late spring to early summer. The tree's waxy, scarlet bell-shaped flowers form dense clusters at the ends of branches, attracting native bees and leaving a vivid carpet of red as they gracefully fall to the ground. Boasting a stout gray trunk and glossy green maple-like leaves, this tree remains drought tolerant once established and is hardy to temperatures as low as 25°F. Ideal for planting in full sun, Flame Tree is perfect as a street or patio tree, offering minimal leaf drop and a compact root system that won't disrupt surrounding structures. Patience is rewarded with this tree, as seedlings may take years to exhibit a spectacular floral display. Create a stunning contrast by pairing it with blue-flowered Jacarandas. Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Flame Tree—each bloom cycle a testament to nature's grandeur.

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