Brachychiton acerifolius
Illawarra Flame Tree
Erect oval to conical medium sized tree to 8-12m. The tree can be deciduous from late winter to summer. The leaves are large with 3-7 lobes and the flowers are bright scarlet in terminal panicles from late spring to early summer.
Details
| Tree locations and purpose | |
|---|---|
| Front or back garden | Yes |
| Driveway | No |
| Narrow space | No |
| Courtyard | Yes |
| Screening | No |
| Canopy for shading | Yes |
| Planter box with irrigation | Yes |
| Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) | No |
| Star rating* |
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This tree is on Council’s list of recommended species for planting in Merri-bek.
We recommend you choose the right tree for your space, but when you have more than one tree to choose from, select the tree with the highest star rating.
The Tree Finder tool is one way Council is working to increase tree canopy across Merri-bek.
Documents
- Star Rating for Tree Species methodology used
- Tree Planting Method technical notes
- Garden Bed Planting technical notes
- Landscaped Edges technical notes
- Medium Density Good Design project, which includes the Good Design Sheets for medium density housing development.
Note
Images on this page are sourced from and copyright to the Australian Plant Image Index (APII), Australian National Botanic Gardens.