Botanical name | Brachychiton acerifolius |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() High Maintenance
High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | Red heads of bell-shaped flowers. |
Common name(s) | Australian flame |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | Use Brachychiton acerifolius to add autumn colours to the garden. Coastal |
Brachychiton acerifolius (Australian flame)
- Botanical name: Brachychiton acerifolius
- Common name(s): Australian flame
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A popular introduction from Australia, this large tree produces a profusion of brilliant red heads of bell-shaped flowers after dropping most of its leaves in mid spring. Good coastal tree.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: brack-ee-KY-ton ay-sir-ah-FOAL-ee-us
Brachychiton acerifolius requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Red heads of bell-shaped flowers.