Brachychiton acerifolius
Flame tree · also Illawarra flame tree, Lacebark tree, Kurrajong
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The Brachychiton acerifolius, or Flame Tree, is a large deciduous tree endemic to the tropical and subtropical east coast of Australia, known for its stunning display of bright red, bell-shaped flowers that cover the tree when it is leafless. It features smooth, grayish bark and lobed leaves. This drought-tolerant tree thrives in sunny urban landscapes, making it a popular ornamental choice for parks and streetscapes.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 520.64%——
- 490.01%29 yr4.5 in
- 310.02%—3.8 in
- 180.01%1.9 yr3.0 in
- 130.00%—9.4 in
- 80.01%—12 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 50–60 ft
- Canopy spread
- 30–40 ft
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 4.0 in, mean 6.7 in, 90th percentile 16 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
Other Brachychiton in the catalogue
5 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
