Brachychiton acerifolius – Illawarra Flame Tree (GRAFT) (on request)

Description *****I recommend for experienced gardeners only. Customer assumes all risks; no refunds or replacements as we cannot produce this plant in quantity and it is rare. Ships in 3gallon pot (10″ pot). Ships separately; all additional plants in the order will be shipped in separate box(es) and additional shipping costs may apply. We are offering grafted trees at this time. FAMILY : Sterculiaceae ORIGIN : Australia MATURE SIZE : up to 100′ GROWTH RATE : fast LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun WATER REQUIREMENTS : average MIN. TEMP. : low 30’s for short periods FLOWER : late spring/summer Brachychiton acerifolius is considered by many one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the world. The flowers are small but they are produce by the thousands illuminating the entire tree red. It blooms in the late spring/summer on leafless branches. A tall deciduous tree from Australia. Some of its requirements are full sun, and a soil with good drainage. It is drought tolerant once established. It grows well in tropical areas and can even handle freezes for short periods of time.