Evergreen pyramid shaped tree with densely packed panicles of bright pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Leaves are bright red when young. The trunk is very large and has green lobed foliage that creates a dense canopy.
| Foliage | Evergreen 271 |
|---|---|
| Form | Broad-domed 26 |
| Mature Size | 5-6 x 3-4m |
| Family | Sterculiaceae 11 |
| Genus | Brachychiton 11 |
| Species | Populneus x acerifolius 4 |
| Uses |
|---|
| The form and colour of this magnificent Australian tree makes it suitable for many urban situations including commercial landscapes, streetscapes, schools, parks and golf courses. It is a very reliable shade tree in smaller gardens. |
| Position & Soil |
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| This tree prefers a sunny spot in a well drained soil. Prefers a low phosphorus native fertiliser. |
| Contract Growing |
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| The most reliable, time and cost effective way to purchase quality material to your specification. Better efficiencies with material grown to precise requirements, delivered on-time and to budget. Learn more… |
| Delivery |
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| Based in Melbourne, Australia, our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. We have certification ICA42 for the treatment of Myrtaceae stock delivered into South Australia. Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Western Australia and Tasmania. International delivery is not offered. |
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