It is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless. It is commonly known as the flame tree, Illawarra flame tree, lacebark tree, or (along …

Mar 19, 2019 · YOU MAY HAVE heard the song Flame Trees by Cold Chisel a number of times, but do you know what it’s really about? Well, it’s an ode to the Illawarra flame tree …

The Illawarra flame tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) is an iconic tree due to its bloom of red flowers that occur during late spring. These trees are native to the east coast of Australia and can be …

Jun 12, 2022 · The Illawarra flame tree is one of the most iconic native Australian trees, growing wild throughout New South Wales and the tropical east coast. Its stunning red bell-shaped …

Aug 9, 2023 · In a “good year” the Illawarra flame tree is arguably the most spectacular of all Australia’s native trees. Flowering may take around 5-8 years from seed-grown plants. The …

Brachychiton is a genus of 30 or more species, most of which occur in tropical parts of Australia in dry areas or in rainforest. They are large shrubs or trees. Illawarra flame tree is the most …

Illawarra Flame Tree naturally grows to about 20m tall in rainforest, but reaches 10m tall at most in cultivation. This is a deciduous species, which has an erect, conical shape, and grows to 6m …

The Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) is a large pyramid-shaped tree with glossy leaves. The tree has a deciduous nature in some climates and produces masses of brilliant …

The Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) grows in the wild from the Illawarra area of southern coastal New South Wales north into Queensland. It grows up to 35 m in the wild but …

Best known for its spectacular displays of red flowers and foliage, the Illawarra Flame Tree is widely used for street plantings or grown in parks and gardens as a specimen tree.