BRACHYCHITON acerifolius
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BRACHYCHITON acerifolius
Commonly known as Illawarra Flame Tree
Bright red bell-shaped flowers.
£25.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease resistent -
Place of origin
Eastern Australia -
Deciduous
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Red
Coral red -
Bowl-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Palmate
3-5 lobes -
Height
12 metres -
Spread
8 metres
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)Can be grown outside in summer -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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