{"title":"Bottle Trees, Kurrajongs and Flame Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe brachychitons are some of Australia's most distinctive native trees. The Queensland Bottle Tree swells into a living sculpture, the Illawarra Flame Tree covers itself in scarlet bells, and the Kurrajong shades inland paddocks through the worst droughts. This range brings them together with the grafted hybrids that flower in pink and red while still young. All are tough, long lived and sparing with water. Choose by mature size and by how soon you want flowers. Delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a brachychiton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor form, nothing matches the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris\"\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree\u003c\/a\u003e. It grows slowly to about 8m and the trunk begins to bulge after five to eight years, which makes it a feature tree for entries and lawns. For flowers, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/illawarra-flame-tree-brachychiton-acerifolius\"\u003eIllawarra Flame Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic: a 12m tree that drops its leaves in late spring and flowers red on bare branches. The Lacebark does the same in soft pink. The Kurrajong is the evergreen workhorse, a dense 12m shade tree for dry country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed grown trees can take seven years or more to flower. If you want colour sooner, choose a grafted hybrid: Bella Pink at 5m, Bella Donna at 7m, Griffith Pink and Jerilderie Red at 8m, or the compact Magenta Bells at 4m. Grafted trees usually flower within two or three years of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere brachychitons work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton\u003c\/em\u003e suit most of mainland Australia. They store water in the trunk, so once established they ride out long dry spells, and they thrive in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and inland towns. The Kurrajong and Bottle Tree take moderate frost; the Flame Tree and Lacebark need protection from frost while young. All want full sun and good drainage. Use them as lawn specimens, street and driveway trees, or shade for stock. They sit among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e and suit any list of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive large species 6m to 8m between trees and plant at least 4m from buildings and paving. Compact hybrids can be 3m to 4m apart. Dig a wide hole, plant level with the surrounding soil and water deeply once a week through the first summer. Avoid rich fertiliser at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese trees are close to self sufficient. Water during the first two summers, then only in extended drought. Feed lightly in spring with a native fertiliser. Prune only to remove low or crossing branches while the tree is young. Flame Trees flower best after a dry winter and spring, so hold back on watering in the cool months. Wear gloves when handling fallen seed pods, because the fine hairs inside irritate skin. There is more in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003ebottle tree growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until a bottle tree gets its bottle shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk starts to swell at around five to eight years and keeps thickening for decades. Full sun and good drainage speed it along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my flame tree not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed grown flame trees often wait seven to ten years, and they flower unevenly from year to year. A dry winter helps. Grafted hybrids are the answer if you want dependable flowers early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre brachychitons deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flame Tree and Lacebark drop some or all of their leaves just before flowering in late spring. The Kurrajong and Bottle Tree are evergreen in most seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not known for damaging roots, but these are substantial trees, so keep them 4m or more from buildings and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few trees people stop the car for. Native to the inland brigalow country of southern Queensland, it stores water in a swollen grey trunk that thickens with age into the bottle shape it is named for. In a garden it settles at roughly 8m tall and 4m wide over several decades, and it is slow, which is part of the appeal: a tree you plant once and never have to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk that becomes the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The swelling starts young and keeps developing for the life of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for dry country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. Once established it lives on rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends down a deep taproot rather than spreading surface roots, so it can go beside a driveway where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy trunk and open canopy shed wind instead of catching it, which suits exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, effectively no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no feeding regime. It builds its own form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in a lawn or gravel courtyard does more than a group. Give it 4m of clear width so the trunk can be seen from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 5m to 8m apart, a row reads as a formal avenue without the root damage most avenue trees eventually cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts dappled shade, so lawn still grows underneath. Being so slow, it also holds happily in a 500mm pot for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Queensland Bottle Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin and the dry inland all suit it. It takes light frost only, and young plants are the vulnerable ones, so hard frosting districts need a warm sheltered spot and winter protection for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is not a problem. Drainage is. It evolved on stony inland slopes and will rot in ground that stays wet, so on clay or in a low spot plant on a mound at least 300mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers to drive the taproot down, then step back. Established trees rarely need irrigation, and fertiliser only produces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Remove damaged limbs and otherwise leave it alone. Leaf drop in a dry spell is the tree conserving water, not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three through single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 300L. Because the tree is slow, size at purchase matters more here than with most plants. A 300mm plant is a slim seedling with the trunk barely started, while the 45L and 100L sizes already show the shape and the 200L and 300L specimens arrive with a substantial trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eMore on the bottle tree and how it grows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before the trunk swells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt begins within the first few years and keeps developing for the life of the tree. A 45L plant usually shows a clear bottle shape within five to eight years in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a house or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of its strengths. The deep taproot means it does not lift paving or invade pipes. Allow around 3m from a structure for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Young trees are the ones that get damaged. 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In a garden it reaches around 12m tall and 6m wide, upright and reasonably narrow for its height. In early summer it drops most of its leaves and covers the bare branches in waxy scarlet bells, a display that lasts weeks and can be seen from the end of the street. It is fast, drought hardy and native to the east coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flowering on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing green softens the colour. The whole crown reads as red for several weeks in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 6m it gives canopy height without the sprawling width of most large shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native whose flowers pull in nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, with a swollen trunk base that stores water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow strongly in a warm season, so the wait for a canopy is shorter than the mature size suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen tree first. Site it where the flowering is seen from the house or the street, with open sky above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for larger gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is high and open, so it shades an area without smothering what grows beneath. Allow 6m of clear width and keep it 6m from buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windy blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it gives a run of scarlet, and its wind tolerance makes it usable on open acreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Flowering is tied to sun and to a warm dry spell before summer. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only once established, so frost free coastal districts are the safe southern limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, and waterlogging is not negotiable. On clay, plant high on a broad mound and improve a wide area rather than a single hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry periods. A native slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Rich feeding produces leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape in late winter while the tree is young to build a clean leader and lift the canopy. Mature trees need little beyond removing damaged wood. The seed pods carry fine hairs that irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame trees are grown here in eleven sizes. The 200mm packs of six, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees that establish fast and cost the least to freight. From 45L up through 75L, 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L and 700L you are buying years, and a 100L or larger tree already carries trunk calliper and branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the largest sizes are quoted on specialist transport. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then vigorous growth once soil temperatures rise. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a shade tree for your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee the full flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually several years, and advanced stock flowers sooner than small pots. Full sun and lean feeding bring it forward, and a dry late spring gives the strongest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the tree doing what it should. It sheds most of its foliage immediately before flowering, which is why the scarlet is so intense. The leaves return straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide. 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Most of the family grow into paddock shade trees, but this one settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a front garden, a courtyard or a large pot. Each spring it drops its leaves and covers the bare branches in clusters of deep red and pink bells, and the roots are well behaved too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring leaf drop is the point: red and pink bells sit directly on the branches and the tree reads as pure colour for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m, so it suits a garden where a fig or a flame tree would be a long term mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can go near paving, paths and a driveway edge without lifting them a decade later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a lawn or front bed carries the whole spring display, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work the nectar while it lasts. Allow 3m of clear width and site it where you see it from inside, because the flowering is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it stays below most rooflines and will not shade out a backyard, so it works on a narrow block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 60cm or wider with a free draining mix will hold it for years, and container grown plants stay smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Little Kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so in the tablelands, cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens give it a warm north facing wall, or keep it potted to move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It tolerates poor and rocky ground but will sulk where soil stays wet. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost and coarse grit worked through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in long dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. To lift the canopy or tidy the shape, do it once flowering has finished. Pruning over winter removes the buds you have been waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 25L, 45L and 100L, all advanced sizes with a formed trunk and branch structure. The 25L is the practical choice for most home gardens and establishes fastest; the 45L and 100L arrive with real height for a spot where the tree has to work immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock may arrive bare or thinly leafed depending on the season. That is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect several quiet weeks while it settles, then a strong flush the following warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/unusual-trees-that-will-make-your-garden-stand-out\"\u003eUnusual trees worth a spot in the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and deliberately so. It sheds its leaves ahead of flowering in spring, blooms on the bare branches, then leafs up for summer. In warm frost free gardens the leaf drop can be brief or partial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or find pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species carries a non-invasive root rating, which is why it is one of the safer flowering trees beside a path, a courtyard or a driveway edge. Normal clearance from services still applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 60cm with free draining mix, water deeply rather than often, and repot or root prune every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306686271,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100306489663,"sku":null,"price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306522431,"sku":null,"price":357.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306587967,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44779331289407,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44792836456767,"sku":"QLD","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44792836489535,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306555199,"sku":null,"price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kurrajong-Tree-Brachychiton-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858088"},{"product_id":"jerilderie-red-tree-brachychiton-jerilderie-red","title":"Jerilderie Red Tree - Brachychiton 'Jerilderie Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJerilderie Red (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jerilderie Red') is the flame tree for gardeners who have run out of patience. It is a hybrid of the Illawarra Flame Tree and the Kurrajong, with the scarlet bell flowers of the first and the toughness of the second, so it flowers younger and more dependably. Expect a deciduous shade tree to about 8m tall and 5m across: native, drought hardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers you will actually see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Illawarra Flame Trees can sulk for a decade. This hybrid was selected to bloom younger and hold a canopy of scarlet bells in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real shade tree at a manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m tall and 5m wide, so it shades a back yard or a driveway without the scale of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant and content in poor soil, with the Kurrajong parent doing most of that work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorikeets and honeyeaters work the flowers, and it takes frost once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree in a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree gives dappled summer shade over a lawn, then sheds its leaves before flowering so winter sun reaches the house. Allow at least 4m of clearance from the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 6m to 8m apart. At that spacing the canopies meet overhead at maturity while each tree keeps a clean trunk and its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind and poor soil tolerance suit an exposed paddock edge, particularly in arid districts where the choice of flowering trees is narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jerilderie Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room for a 5m canopy. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, a wider range than almost any flowering native tree. Young trees want protection through their first two winters in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in sand, loam, clay loam and poor rocky ground provided water moves away. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then it looks after itself. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years. Overfeeding a mature tree pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove lower branches in the first few years to lift the canopy, and take out crossing or damaged wood in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four advanced sizes: 400mm pots, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 400mm and 45L trees are the usual starting point, already carrying a straight leader. The 100L and 200L are semi mature specimens for anyone who wants a canopy in a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous tree, so between late autumn and early spring it arrives with bare branches. That is normal. Expect roughly half a metre of height a year once established. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, which applies to the 45L and larger sizes, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing the right canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eMore native plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSooner than an Illawarra Flame Tree, which is the reason this hybrid exists. Advanced trees commonly flower within a few years of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far should I plant it from the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 4m, which gives the 5m canopy room and keeps the trunk clear of footings and paving. For an avenue, space the trees 6m to 8m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a dry inland garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where it is at its best. It is drought, heat and poor soil tolerant, and it suits arid, semi-arid and Mediterranean districts once the first two summers are behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100313502015,"sku":null,"price":548.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100313436479,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117254463,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100313403711,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44792847860031,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44792847892799,"sku":"QLD","price":893.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51647983354175,"sku":"QLD","price":2299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jerilderie-Red-Tree-Brachychiton-Jerilderie-Red.jpg?v=1741858186"},{"product_id":"lacebark-tree-brachychiton-discolor","title":"Lacebark Tree - Brachychiton discolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lacebark Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian flowering trees, and it saves its display for midsummer when most gardens have little else happening. It grows to about 12m tall and 7m wide, with a pale grey trunk, broad lobed leaves and bright pink bell flowers carried on bare branches. Birds and bees work it hard for the weeks it is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers in the heat of summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree sheds most of its leaves before flowering, so the bells are held against bare wood and read from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, lorikeets, bees and butterflies all use the flowers, which is not something most ornamental shade trees offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade with a manageable footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 7m it casts a genuine canopy without the spread of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with dry summers and reflected heat, which suits inland and western suburbs blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a lawn or front garden is enough. Give it 7m of clear width so the crown can develop its natural rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy shades an outdoor area through the hottest months, and the summer leaf drop lets more light reach the ground beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 7m between trees for a matched row. Closer than that and the crowns crowd each other into narrow, drawn up shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lacebark Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree that tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil suits it best, and it will not tolerate waterlogging. Work compost through a wide planting hole and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soaks weekly through the first two summers while the root system goes down, then only through extended dry spells. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is enough; heavy feeding pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape it in the first few years to a single clear trunk and remove crossing branches. After that leave it alone, since mature Brachychitons resent hard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in 25L and 1000L. The 25L is a young tree to plant and grow on. The 1000L is a mature specimen for a garden that needs impact immediately, and it requires machinery and clear site access to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect leaf drop after transit and again ahead of flowering, both normal for this species rather than a sign of stress. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for real shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare other flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eMeet its relative, the Queensland bottle tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It sheds most of its foliage in late spring or early summer just before flowering, then refoliates quickly afterwards. It is semi deciduous rather than truly evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 25L tree usually needs several years in the ground, often five or more, before it flowers well. Advanced stock flowers far sooner because the tree is already mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a risk near paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess than many trees of this size, though the base thickens with age. Allow at least 5m from paths, driveways and services as sensible practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young trees are the most vulnerable. In cold districts it is worth choosing a hardier flowering tree rather than nursing this one through winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100346433855,"sku":null,"price":422.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632693346623,"sku":"QLD","price":160.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100346401087,"sku":null,"price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938230890815,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lacebark-Tree-Brachychiton-discolor.jpg?v=1741858415"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-acerifolius-flame-tree-ex-ground","title":"Brachychiton acerifolius (Flame Tree) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Illawarra Flame Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) stops traffic for a few weeks each year. It settles at around 12m tall and 6m wide, and drops its leaves before flowering, so the scarlet bells hang against bare grey branches. This is the ex ground option: field grown, advanced, and years ahead of a potted tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA display nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thousands of scarlet bells cover the whole canopy in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A broad canopy of large lobed leaves throws real shade through the hottest months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, rare in a tree this size, so it can sit near a driveway or lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick growing for its eventual size, and ex ground stock skips the slow first decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, for a hot open block or a coastal garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a lawn or front garden on its own, at least 6m of clear width and well away from the house. The flowering is best seen from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense enough to sit under in summer, and the winter leaf drop lets sun back onto the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it makes a serious avenue, flowering as one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and plenty of room, in tropical, subtropical or warm temperate gardens. Light frost only, so cold inland districts and frosty southern gardens are not suitable. Young trees need protection through their first winters even in mild areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and well drained. It grows on most soil types but not in wet ground, so mound on heavy clay and avoid low spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply for the first two summers, then it is genuinely drought tolerant. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Heavy feeding produces leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is wanted. Remove damaged wood and lift the lower branches while young, but do not cut into the main framework. Flowering is unreliable in the early years and may skip a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is field grown and lifted with a root ball, sold here at 4m to 5m and 6m to 7m. It needs machinery to place and clear vehicle access to the site. Plant in the cooler months where you can, water it in hard, and stake it for two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a plain first season while the roots recover, and two to three years before reliable flowering. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plants are delivered Australia wide, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide in a garden, though the species reaches 30m or more in rainforest. Allow 6m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my flame tree not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees take several years to begin, and flowering is heaviest after a dry winter. A wet winter or heavy feeding both reduce the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or block pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-invasive, unusually so for a tree this size. Still allow a few metres of clearance from hard surfaces and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398857953599,"sku":"QLD","price":7469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 - 7m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398857920831,"sku":"QLD","price":11268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brachychiton-acerifolius-Flame-Tree-Ex-Ground_6976d175.jpg?v=1766222784"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-acerifolius-x-bidwillii-red-robin-grafted-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x bidwillii (Red Robin) grafted - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Robin (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ebidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Robin') is the flame tree scaled down for a suburban block. It settles at around 5m tall and 3m wide, a fraction of a true flame tree, and it carries the same scarlet bell flowers on bare branches in early summer. Because it is grafted it flowers young rather than making you wait the better part of a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlame tree colour, small tree size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it fits a front garden or a courtyard where the parent species would be a mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers years earlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted from mature flowering wood, so you see scarlet bells within a few seasons rather than after ten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system stays well behaved, which makes it one of the safer flowering trees near paving and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough through heat and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles heat, wind and dry spells once established, and suits arid gardens as well as coastal ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a lawn or a front garden is the classic use. The bare branch flowering is a set piece for a few weeks each summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest canopy and tidy roots suit a courtyard or a townhouse block where a shade tree would overwhelm the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 5m to 6m apart it lines a driveway without crowding. A large container also works, though a potted tree stays smaller and needs regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Robin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better the flowering. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens are not suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so plant on a raised mound in clay, backfill with the native soil and mulch 75mm deep clear of the graft union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is enough, and heavy feeding gives you leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape it while young and otherwise leave it alone. Remove any shoots below the graft as soon as you see them, because rootstock growth will take the tree over if it is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ex ground tree at 4.5m to 5m, lifted from the growing field to order rather than held in stock. Allow time for lifting, root preparation and transport, and have the hole dug and machine access clear before delivery day. It will need staking for two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost and delivered Australia wide, with specialist transport quoted for a tree this size. Expect leaf loss and a quiet first season while the roots re-establish, which is normal for field grown stock. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground advanced tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003esmall trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003etrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e for planting near paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/feature-trees-that-instantly-elevate-a-front-yard\"\u003echoosing a feature tree for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafted trees flower far earlier than seedlings, usually within two or three seasons of planting at this size. Flowering is heaviest after a warm dry spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, briefly in early summer. It drops its foliage, flowers on the bare wood, then refoliates within weeks. It is bare for a short window, not a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non-invasive, so it is a reasonable choice near a path or driveway. Leave 2m of clearance from hard surfaces as sensible practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a large pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a container 600mm or wider with good drainage. Expect a smaller tree, and water it consistently through summer because a potted brachychiton dries out fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398866669887,"sku":"QLD","price":6238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-acerifolius-x-bidwillii-Red-Robin-grafted-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858781"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-acerifolius-x-discolor-clarabelle-grafted-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x discolor (Clarabelle) grafted - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarabelle (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton\u003c\/em\u003e 'Clarabelle') is a hybrid of the Illawarra flame tree and the lacebark that flowers in pink to red bells on bare branches, at a size a garden can hold. Expect around 7m tall and 4m wide, noticeably more compact than a straight flame tree. This is grafted ex ground stock, which matters: grafted plants flower young rather than making you wait a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers young.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafting is the difference between blooms in a few years and blooms in ten, which is the usual complaint with seedling flame trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 7m by 4m it brings the flowering display into a normal suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBells against bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree sheds its leaves ahead of flowering, so nothing dilutes the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and heat tolerant, and low maintenance, so a hot open position suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tree to stand alone in a lawn or a front garden where the flowering can be seen from a distance. Allow 4m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m to 6m apart along a drive. At that spacing the crowns stay distinct and the line flowers together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The summer canopy gives useful shade over a seating area or a lawn, and the leaf drop before flowering lets winter sun back through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Clarabelle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosty southern gardens are not suitable. Protect young trees through their first two winters even in mild areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil. It handles most types but not wet ground, so mound the planting site on heavy clay and keep it out of low spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through the first two summers while the roots go down, then it becomes genuinely drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and heavy feeding produces leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove damaged wood and lift the lower branches for clearance while the tree is young. Never cut below the graft union, and rub off any shoots from the rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is field grown, root pruned and lifted with a root ball rather than raised in a pot, and it is sold as a single advanced specimen rather than by pot size. That means a heavy root ball, machinery to place it and clear vehicle access on planting day. Plant in the cooler months, water it in hard, and stake it for two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots recover, and uneven flowering in the early years. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and plants are delivered Australia wide. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eFlowering trees for feature planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from an Illawarra flame tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarabelle is a hybrid with the lacebark, which makes it smaller and more compact at around 7m rather than 12m or more. The flowers lean pink red rather than pure scarlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSooner than a seedling tree, because grafted plants flower young. Allow a couple of seasons for the roots to settle after planting before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Cold inland and southern gardens will damage it, and young trees are the most vulnerable, so give it a warm sheltered position in any marginal area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is grown in open field rather than a pot, which builds a stronger trunk and better form, then root pruned before lifting so it re-establishes well. The trade off is weight and the machinery needed on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47708290318655,"sku":"QLD","price":12557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-acerifolius-x-discolor-Clarabelle-grafted-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858783"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-acerifolius-x-populneus-bella-pink-grafted-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x populneus ‘Bella Pink’ grafted - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBella Pink is a grafted hybrid kurrajong (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003epopulneus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bella Pink') that carries the flame tree's mass of bells in soft pink rather than scarlet, on a tougher, better behaved frame. Expect around 7m tall and 3.5m wide in a home garden, with a neat upright canopy that suits a driveway or a front lawn. Because it is grafted, every tree flowers true to colour rather than taking a decade to reveal itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink bells in quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering habit comes from the flame tree parent, so the display is heavy and held on bare wood where nothing competes with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted, so no lottery.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedling kurrajongs vary in colour and habit. A graft gives you this exact flower and this exact form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The populneus parent brings heat and dry tolerance, so it holds up in arid and semi-arid gardens once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tree that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar draws honeyeaters, bees and butterflies through the flowering weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree on a front lawn or in a courtyard is the highest use of it. At 3.5m wide the canopy stays in scale with a suburban block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 5m between trees so each canopy keeps its shape and the flowering reads as a run rather than a thicket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is open enough to sit under without killing the lawn beneath it, and it suits pool surrounds and entertaining areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bella Pink in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tableland and inland frost hollow sites are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It tolerates poor ground and dislikes waterlogging, so on heavy clay plant slightly proud and mound the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers while the root ball knits into the surrounding soil, then only in extended dry weather. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed beyond shaping in the first few years. It is semi deciduous around flowering, dropping leaves as the buds open, which is normal behaviour and not stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ex ground tree supplied at 4.5m to 5m, field grown and lifted with a root ball rather than raised in a pot. You are buying a decade of growth in one delivery, and the tree has real presence from the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the hole and the access before it arrives, because a tree this size needs machinery or several people to place. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, delivered Australia wide. Expect some leaf drop after transplanting while the root system re-establishes over the first year. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees for larger gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/feature-trees-that-instantly-elevate-a-front-yard\"\u003eChoosing a feature tree for a front yard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs-a-guide-to-a-healthy-landscape\"\u003eHow to transplant a tree so it establishes well\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is grown in the field, then lifted with its root ball wrapped for transport rather than being sold in a pot. It buys you size, and in return it needs prompt planting and steady water through its first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 4m from a building or paving for a canopy this size. Kurrajong roots are not aggressive, but the crown needs room to spread without touching the roof line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It is semi deciduous and sheds leaves as flowering begins, then refoliates straight afterwards. The bare period is short and it is what makes the flower display so visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398886199615,"sku":"QLD","price":6238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-acerifolius-x-populneus-Bella-Pink-grafted-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858784"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-australis-broad-leaved-bottle-tree-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON australis (Broad Leaved Bottle Tree) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Broad Leaved Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton australis\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native grown for its swollen, tapering trunk. It drops its broad lobed leaves in the dry season and flowers cream and green on bare wood, settling at about 10m tall with a 6m canopy in a garden. Supplied ex ground as an advanced specimen at 7m to 8m, it arrives as a mature tree rather than a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk with genuine presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle shaped trunk thickens with age and gives a sculptural character a straight trunked shade tree cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity on day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7m to 8m it delivers canopy and scale immediately, which no potted tree can do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers bring in birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and poor stony soil are all within its range once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it open lawn or gravel where the trunk is visible from the house, because the trunk is the reason to plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad leaves cast solid shade through the growing season, then bare branches let winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 8m between trees so each canopy has room, and keep the line clear of services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Broad Leaved Bottle Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and plenty of room. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and semi-arid gardens, so Queensland, northern New South Wales and dry inland towns. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting tablelands and cold southern gardens are not the place for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. Poor, sandy and rocky ground suits it, while soil that stays wet risks rot at the base of the trunk. Plant high on clay and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A field grown tree needs steady water while it rebuilds roots, so soak deeply once a week through the first two summers, then taper off. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove damaged limbs once the tree is established, and wear gloves when clearing spent seed pods, because they carry fine hairs that irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, ex ground at 7m to 8m. Ex ground means field grown and lifted rather than container grown, so it arrives with a prepared root ball and needs to go straight into a prepared hole. Access matters at this scale: machinery is needed to place the tree, so plan a clear path to the planting position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the first season to be recovery rather than growth, with a lighter canopy while roots rebuild, then normal growth from the second year. Delivered Australia wide,. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eA closer look at Australia's bottle trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree was grown in the field and lifted with a root ball rather than raised in a pot. It gives a far larger tree for the money, and in return needs immediate planting and steady water while roots re-establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 6m wide is realistic in cultivation. The 20m specimens in habitat are old trees in ideal conditions, so plan for 10m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It drops the broad leaves in the dry season and flowers on bare wood, which is normal rather than a sign of stress. The canopy returns with the wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Young trees are the most vulnerable, and repeated hard frost damages growth, so this is not a tree for the tablelands or cold southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"7 - 8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398877122879,"sku":"QLD","price":12557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-australis-Broad-Leaved-Bottle-Tree-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858785"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-discolor-lacebark-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON discolor (Lacebark) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eLacebark (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton discolor\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the finest large shade trees in the eastern Australian flora, offered here as an advanced ex ground specimen. In an open garden it settles near 12m tall and 7m wide, with a broad canopy, pale trunk and pink bell flowers carried on bare branches in early summer. Buying it at 6m or 7m means you plant shade rather than wait a decade for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are field grown trees of 6m to 7m, so the canopy is doing its job the season you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink bells on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds its leaves briefly in early summer and flowers on the naked branches, which is the display it is known for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorikeets and honeyeaters take the nectar, and bees work the flowers heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, wind firm and comfortable in humidity, with a stout trunk that stands up to summer storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its main job. Give it a lawn, a paddock corner or a large back garden with at least 7m of clear width, well away from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart it makes a serious avenue on an acreage entry, with room to drive and mow beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk thickens into a distinctive bottle shape with age, so one tree on a front lawn carries a property on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing lacebark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a tropical, subtropical or warm temperate garden. It takes light frost once established but not repeated hard frost, so cold inland districts and cool southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep free draining soil suits it best and it will not tolerate a waterlogged site. Break up the sides of the planting hole on clay, backfill with the native soil, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e An advanced tree needs deep slow watering twice a week through its first two summers, then it becomes genuinely drought tolerant. Native fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed beyond removing crossing or damaged limbs while the tree is young. Lift the lower branches gradually if you want clearance underneath, and leave the leader alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is offered ex ground at 6m and 7m, lifted from the growing field to order rather than held in stock. Allow time for lifting, root preparation and transport, and plan site access before you order. Machinery and a crew are needed at your end, so have the hole ready on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost and delivered Australia wide, with specialist transport quoted for a tree this size. Expect some leaf loss and a quiet first season while the root system re-establishes, which is normal for a field grown tree. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground advanced tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003ecanopy trees that create real shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our picks for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003elining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, briefly. It drops its foliage in late spring or early summer, flowers on the bare branches, then refoliates quickly. It is bare for weeks, not months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rainforest it can reach 30m, but in an open garden it settles near 12m tall and 7m wide. Give it that room and it will not outgrow the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a large tree with a substantial root plate, so keep it at least 8m from a house, paving or services. In open ground it causes no trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a tree this size planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith machinery. You need clear access for a truck and a bobcat or crane, a hole prepared in advance, and staking for the first two years while the roots anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"6m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398910415167,"sku":"QLD","price":10061.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398894915903,"sku":"QLD","price":10343.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-discolor-Lacebark-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858786"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-discolor-highfields-pink-lacebark-grafted-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON discolor Highfields Pink (Lacebark) grafted - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighfields Pink Lacebark (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton discolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Highfields Pink') is a grafted form of the Queensland lacebark selected for heavy, deep pink flowering. In cultivation it makes a shapely tree of about 10m tall and 6m wide, far short of the 30m it reaches in rainforest, flowering on bare branches in summer once the leaves drop. Because it is grafted, it flowers years earlier than a seedling tree and comes true to the parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers on bare grey wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree sheds its leaves in early summer, then covers itself in waxy bell flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted, so it performs sooner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seedling lacebarks are variable and slow to flower; a grafted tree gives the colour you paid for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant, with a well behaved canopy for a tree of this height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi mature stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are field grown trees of 6m and above, so you are not waiting a decade for presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in open lawn is the usual placement. Allow 6m of clear width and set it well back from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 8m to 10m apart along a drive. That keeps each crown distinct while the row still reads as an avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Highfields Pink Lacebark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in tropical, subtropical or warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tableland and inland southern districts are outside its range. Wind is not a problem once the roots are down, which suits open rural blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, though it copes with heavier ground provided water moves through. Break the sides of the pit, backfill with site soil, and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering weekly through the first two summers matters more than anything else with a transplanted tree. After that it only needs help in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove damaged or crossing limbs in late winter and leave the natural pyramid shape alone. Never top a lacebark, since it spoils the form permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is ex ground stock, offered at 6m to 6.5m and 8m to 8.5m, and both sizes run on backorder because trees are lifted from the growing field to order. They arrive root balled rather than potted, and need machinery and several people on site to place them, with the hole pre dug on delivery day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect leaf drop and a quiet first season while a tree this size rebuilds its feeder roots. That is normal, not a fault. Staking, deep watering and patience through the first two summers do the work. Trees are delivered Australia wide, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost with transport quoted for each job. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs-a-guide-to-a-healthy-landscape\"\u003eHow to transplant a large tree successfully\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brachychiton-rupestris-queensland-bottle-tree-ex-ground\"\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree\u003c\/a\u003e for a broader trunked relative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree has been grown in the ground rather than a pot, then lifted with a root ball in season. Ex ground trees give instant size, and in exchange need careful handling, machinery and a season to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough summer, once the leaves have dropped. A grafted tree of this size should flower within a year or two of settling in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, briefly. Lacebark is deciduous in the warm months rather than winter, and the bare period is short before flowers and new foliage follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 6m from buildings, paving and services to match the canopy width. It is a substantial tree at 10m and deserves an open position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"6 - 6.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398958223679,"sku":"QLD","price":11269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 - 8.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398918771007,"sku":"QLD","price":12557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-discolor-Highfields-Pink-Lacebark-grafted-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858787"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-incarnatus-hybrid-discolor-x-populneus-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON incarnatus (hybrid - discolor x populneus) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrachychiton 'Incarnatus' (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton x incarnatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a flame tree at garden scale, a cross between the kurrajong and the Queensland lacebark that settles at around 8m tall and 5m wide. It is deciduous, and the pink bell flowers open on bare branches, so nothing competes with the display. Once established it takes heat, drought and wind in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves drop ahead of flowering, so the bells read as solid colour against the sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade at a suburban scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 8m by 5m it shades a driveway or a seating area without the bulk of a paddock tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to knock about once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds up in hot inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the flowers, and the tree asks for no routine pruning once its shape is set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you want summer shade and winter sun. Allow at least 3m clear of a house wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 6m to 8m apart the canopies meet overhead without crowding, which suits a long entry or a rural drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree on open lawn is the honest way to use it, since the trunk and branch structure hold interest all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hybrid kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in an open spot with room for the canopy. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than soil type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through a wide bed. Keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then step back. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift the lower branches over two or three winters for clearance over cars or mowing, and take out crossing limbs while they are small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in one size, an ex ground specimen at 5m to 5.5m, field grown and lifted with a root ball rather than raised in a pot. You are buying instant height, not a stick that needs five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx ground stock is lifted to order in the cooler months, so allow time between ordering and delivery, and have machinery and a prepared hole ready on the day. Delivered Australia wide, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first season while the roots rebuild, then strong growth. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing a canopy tree for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eTrees for lining a driveway in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare other Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m tall and 5m across at maturity, a medium tree rather than a large one. Give it 4m of clearance from a boundary and it will not crowd the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Leaf drop happens before flowering, which is what makes the pink bells so visible. Expect litter for a few weeks, then a clean canopy of bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young trees are the vulnerable ones. In a district that frosts at all, plant in spring and protect the trunk through the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. After two summers of deep weekly watering it is drought tolerant, and in most warm temperate gardens it holds through a dry season on rainfall alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5 - 5.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398966513983,"sku":"QLD","price":8250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-incarnatus-hybrid-discolor-x-populneus-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858789"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-rupestris-queensland-bottle-tree-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON rupestris (Queensland Bottle Tree) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian feature trees: a swollen bottle shaped trunk under a compact canopy, reaching about 10m tall and 5m wide in a garden setting. It is very slow growing, seriously drought hardy and unusually well behaved underground. This one is supplied ex ground as an advanced specimen, so the character is there from the day it is planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk like nothing else.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottle shaped trunk thickens with age, making the tree a sculptural feature rather than canopy cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots mean it can sit closer to driveways, paving and services than most trees this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, wind and poor soil are all tolerated, which is why it stands in paddocks through Queensland droughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced from day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it grows so slowly, buying an established field grown tree is the only realistic way to have presence in a reasonable timeframe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its main job. Set in open lawn, gravel or a courtyard where the trunk can be seen from several angles, it carries a whole front garden on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair at an entry, or a repeated row along a long drive, is a classic use. The compact 5m canopy does not overhang and shade the surface heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It casts light dappled shade rather than deep cover, which suits a seating area or a lawn where you still want grass to grow underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Queensland Bottle Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in an open position. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens, and tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting tableland and southern districts are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil, including poor, rocky and shallow ground. What it will not accept is waterlogging, so avoid low spots and heavy clay unless you can mound and drain the planting site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A field grown tree needs help re-establishing its roots: deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper right off. After that it needs almost nothing, since the trunk stores its own water reserve. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none is required. Remove damaged or crossing limbs while the tree is young, and otherwise leave the natural shape to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied ex ground at 4m to 5m, currently to order. Field grown trees are dug on request rather than held in stock, so allow lead time and plan for a heavy root ball: site access and machinery are part of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect leaf drop after transplanting, which is normal for a deciduous tree lifted from the field. Establishment takes a full season or more, though the trunk you bought is the trunk you keep. Trees are delivered Australia wide, advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eMore on the Queensland bottle tree and its relatives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive root systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery slowly, which is exactly why advanced ex ground stock exists. A tree bought at 4m to 5m will take many years to approach its garden height of about 10m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is non-invasive, so it is one of the safer large trees near hard surfaces. Standard practice still applies: leave a couple of metres of clearance from slabs and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is involved in planting a tree this size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachinery access, a hole roughly twice the width of the root ball, and staking until the roots take hold. Arrange all of it before the delivery date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398974574911,"sku":"QLD","price":10061.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-rupestris-Queensland-Bottle-Tree-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858790"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-vinicolor-hybrid-acerifolius-x-discolor-ex-ground","title":"BRACHYCHITON vinicolor (hybrid - acerifolius x discolor) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrachychiton 'Vinicolor' (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ediscolor\u003c\/em\u003e) crosses the Illawarra Flame Tree with the Queensland Lacebark and takes the better half of each. It settles at roughly 9m tall and 5m wide, noticeably more compact than a straight flame tree, and carries deep wine red bells rather than the familiar scarlet. The real advantage is timing: it flowers from a young age instead of making you wait a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine red bells, and early.\u003c\/strong\u003e Darker burgundy than either parent, and it starts flowering years sooner than a seedling flame tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flame tree that fits a block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 9m by 5m it gives you the canopy without the scale of a mature \u003cem\u003eacerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, so it can go near a driveway or a paved edge without trouble later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant once established, which covers most warm Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers through the flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in an open lawn is the classic use. Allow 5m of clear width and keep it 4m from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set trees 6m to 8m apart along a drive. That lets each crown fill out and still reads as a line at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds foliage ahead of flowering, so the bells sit on bare branches and carry from the far end of a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brachychiton 'Vinicolor' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room overhead. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should look elsewhere. Young trees are the most vulnerable and want shelter through their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than soil type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and open the bed with compost and gypsum. Mulch 75mm deep, kept back from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper right off. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Shape the leader while the tree is young, and lift the lowest limbs for clearance under the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold ex ground, grown in the field and lifted at 4.5m to 5m of height. You are buying an established tree with a formed trunk and real presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with specialist transport quoted where access is tight, so have the hole and the machinery ready before it lands. Expect a season where the tree puts its energy into new roots rather than top growth, then strong extension from the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, and covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eadvanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead up on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transplanting-trees-and-shrubs-a-guide-to-a-healthy-landscape\"\u003etransplanting trees and shrubs successfully\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 9m tall and 5m wide. That is well short of a mature Illawarra Flame Tree, which is why the hybrid works on blocks where the straight species does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It drops foliage ahead of flowering, which is what puts the wine red bells on show against bare wood. Leaves return with the growth flush afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are non-invasive, so this is one of the safer large trees near hard surfaces. Still leave about 2m of clearance from paths and slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and preferably not until it is established. If your garden regularly drops below freezing overnight through winter, choose a hardier feature tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4.5 - 5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50398979555647,"sku":"QLD","price":7646.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/BRACHYCHITON-vinicolor-hybrid-acerifolius-x-discolor-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858791"},{"product_id":"kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-populneus","title":"Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton populneus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kurrajong (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton populneus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most reliable shade trees eastern Australia has produced: a dense rounded evergreen canopy to about 12m tall and 7m wide on a sturdy, often bottle shaped trunk. It is the tree for places where summers are brutal and rainfall unreliable, because once established it simply gets on with the job through drought, heat, frost and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade in hard country.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full, poplar leafed canopy that stays green through dry spells that strip lesser trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvives almost anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil or wind, from coastal districts to the inland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn evergreen native with history.\u003c\/strong\u003e A signature tree of homesteads and country towns across eastern Australia, and a proven fodder tree on farms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bell shaped cream flowers in the warmer months bring honeyeaters and other nectar feeders into the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance at scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning, spraying or feeding once it is away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open lawn, paddock corner or wide verge where the rounded crown can develop evenly. It casts shade dense enough to sit under in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its naturally symmetrical shape makes a handsome avenue. Allow at least 6m between trees so each canopy forms fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and farm planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough enough for exposed paddock lines, and the foliage doubles as emergency stock fodder in drought years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in almost any Australian climate: subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean or semi arid. It is genuinely frost hardy once established, though young trees in cold inland districts appreciate protection through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from sand to clay loam, including poor stony ground. The one thing it dislikes is permanently boggy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers to drive the taproot down, then leave it to its own devices. Established trees rarely need watering, and feeding is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Lift the lowest branches while the tree is young if you want clearance beneath, and leave the crown to shape itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kurrajong from 140mm pots in packs of ten, ideal for farm rows and windbreaks, through 400mm pots, up to advanced 45L, 100L and 200L trees for buyers who want shade this decade rather than next. It is a steady grower rather than a sprinter, so the advanced sizes deserve serious thought for a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees put early energy into the deep taproot, so do not be alarmed if height gain looks modest in year one. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-to-plant-in-farm-paddocks-for-shade\"\u003eThe best trees for shade in farm paddocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eMore windbreak planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house or driveway can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it at least 5m from buildings, paving and underground pipes. The deep taproot is better behaved than a fig, but this is still a 12m tree and it deserves room to reach full size without conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately. Expect a young tree to spend its first seasons developing roots, then make steady annual progress. For faster impact, start with a 45L or larger specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really handle drought?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, exceptionally well once established. The swollen trunk and deep taproot store and reach water, which is why kurrajongs stay green in paddocks where the grass has given up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTidier than most shade trees its size. Being evergreen it sheds leaves gradually rather than all at once, though seed pods do come down after flowering and are best raked from lawns wearing gloves, as the fine hairs inside pods can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. 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It grows to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, carries flushes of bell shaped flowers in deep pink to red, and because every tree is grafted it flowers while still young. For a small garden that wants a genuine native feature tree, it is an easy choice to defend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding, not by force.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m tall and 2.5m wide it fits courtyards, front gardens and small blocks that a full sized brachychiton would swamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for early flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafting keeps the tree compact and brings flowering forward, so you see the pink to red bells years sooner than seed grown stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where summers bite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil once established, it earns its keep in hot dry gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots make it one of the safer flowering trees to plant near paths, driveways and garden walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe birds find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the bells while the tree is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a lawn circle or front garden bed carries the space on its own, and the compact canopy keeps the scale believable in a small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a gate, or a repeated line along a drive, gives formal structure without the invasive roots that rule larger trees out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes well in a very large container on a paved courtyard. Use a quality mix and accept that summer watering becomes your job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magenta Bells in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun for the strongest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid climates, and it takes light frost once established. Districts with hard repeated frosts are the wrong home for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil with reasonable drainage will do, including poor sandy or stony ground. On heavy clay, plant slightly proud of the surrounding grade and mulch generously, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. An established tree gets by on rain in most years. A controlled release native fertiliser in spring covers its feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Shape lightly after flowering if you want a cleaner outline, and remove any shoots that appear from below the graft union so the rootstock never takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Magenta Bells as advanced stock in a 400mm pot, so it arrives as a formed young tree, not a whip. It travels upright and is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Give it a deep soak on arrival, plant within a few days, and expect it to sit quietly for a few weeks before new growth shows. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse our Australian native plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eMore plants sized for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen is the best time to plant a tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Magenta Bells get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4m tall and 2.5m wide at maturity. The graft keeps it compact, a small tree rather than a park sized brachychiton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection has non-invasive roots, which is why it suits driveways and entries. As standard practice, keep the trunk about a metre back from paths and paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it the largest container you can manage, a premium potting mix, full sun and consistent summer water. Container trees stay a little smaller and still flower well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost once established. Young trees are the vulnerable ones, so in marginal districts shelter the tree for its first two winters and avoid planting in a frost hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100515713343,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100515516735,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51648081887551,"sku":"QLD","price":486.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100515647807,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100515549503,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brachychiton-Magenta-Bells-DB01-Grafted.jpg?v=1766224348"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-bella-donna-brachychiton-bella-donna","title":"Brachychiton ‘Bella Donna’ - Brachychiton ‘Bella Donna’","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrachychiton 'Bella Donna' (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bella Donna') is a hybrid of our own kurrajongs and flame trees, selected for the flowers rather than the timber. It settles at about 7m tall and 4m wide, which is a real shade tree on a suburban block rather than a park specimen. As it flowers it sheds much of its foliage, so the deep pink bells hang on near bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink bells in quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display lands on bare wood, so it reads from the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade at a workable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7m by 4m it covers a courtyard or a car space without the scale of a fig or a poinciana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant once established, which is why it holds up in arid and semi-arid gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeding birds work the flowers hard while they are open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a front lawn is the honest use. Give it 4m of clear width and room to be seen whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is open enough to sit under and light enough that lawn or groundcover still grows beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least 5m between trees so each canopy stays separate, set back from the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brachychiton 'Bella Donna' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for flowering. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and cool southern gardens will lose young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the main requirement. It is not fussy about type, but heavy clay that stays wet in winter will rot the roots. Mound the planting hole and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed a low phosphorus native fertiliser once in early spring, since overfeeding gives leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shape it early to a single leader and a clear trunk, remove crossing limbs, then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in a single 45L size, an advanced tree with a formed trunk and branching already in place. That means structure on day one rather than a stake in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect it to sit still for a season while the roots move into the surrounding soil, then grow away at a moderate rate. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about its relative, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eQueensland bottle tree\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a feature position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003edriveway trees\u003c\/a\u003e for an avenue planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It is semi deciduous, dropping much of its foliage as it flowers and refurnishing straight afterwards. The bare period is short, and it is what makes the flowering look so heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a canopy about 4m across and roughly 7m of height. Keep it that far off a house wall, a fence line or overhead wires and you will not be pruning it every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost is light. It tolerates a touch of frost once established, but repeated hard frosts will kill young trees outright, so cold tableland and inland gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a moderate rate, faster in warm humid gardens than in dry inland ones. Starting from an advanced 45L tree removes several years of that wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100531802431,"sku":null,"price":575.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649165558079,"sku":"QLD","price":344.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brachychiton-Bella-Donna-Brachychiton-Bella-Donna.jpg?v=1766224430"},{"product_id":"brachychiton-bella-pink-brachychiton-bella-pink","title":"Brachychiton ‘Bella Pink’ - Brachychiton ‘Bella Pink’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bella Pink' is a grafted kurrajong hybrid bred for its flowers and its size, reaching about 5m tall and 3m wide rather than the paddock scale of its parents. Deep pink bell flowers cover the branches in the warmer months and bring honeyeaters and lorikeets in close. It is drought and heat tolerant once established, which makes it a genuine feature tree for a dry garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy pink flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of bell shaped flowers smother the branches, held clear of the foliage rather than lost inside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a Brachychiton.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 5m by 3m it fits a suburban front yard, where the wild species never would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles dry heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, so inland and Mediterranean gardens suit it as well as coastal ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative birds use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers, which is a lot of activity for a tree this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for consistency.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant flowers to the same colour and habit rather than varying the way seedlings do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tree to put where it will be seen in flower: a front lawn, the corner of a courtyard, or framing an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3m spread suits a standard block, and the canopy casts filtered shade rather than deep shade, so underplanting still gets light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart for a repeating row that stays in scale with a suburban street frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bella Pink in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern gardens that frost hard need a sheltered warm wall or a different tree altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the requirement. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and on clay you should plant high on a mound and improve the whole bed rather than just the planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first two summers, then cut back. Once established it prefers to run dry, and overwatering pushes leaf at the expense of flower. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shorten any long unbalanced shoots after flowering, and keep the graft union clean by rubbing off shoots that appear below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is available in a 400mm pot and a 45L, both of which arrive as established young trees with a clear trunk and a formed head rather than as whips. Because they are grafted, they carry the flowering habit from the start instead of taking years to mature into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots go out, then steady growth. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eAbout the related Queensland bottle tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eSmall trees for urban blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5m tall and 3m wide in a garden, far smaller than a wild kurrajong. The grafted, compact habit is the whole point of this selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. An occasional light frost on an established tree is survivable, but repeated hard frosts will damage it, so cold districts are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly. It holds its leaves in warm gardens, though it can thin or briefly shed foliage ahead of a heavy flowering, which is normal for the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess so than a large shade tree, given the modest size, but Brachychitons develop a swollen root base with age. 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Soft pink bells cover the branches while the tree is bare or half bare, so the display reads as pure colour with no foliage competing with it. It grows to around 8m tall and 4m wide, handles drought, heat and wind once established, and casts genuine shade through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare branches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink bells open against clear stems, which is why a mature tree stops traffic and a photograph of one never quite does it justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that copes with dry heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant, so it holds up through inland summers where many flowering trees need constant watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensible mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 8m by 4m it gives shade and presence without the spread of a fig or a large gum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers bring honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This tree is bought to be looked at. Give it an open position in a front garden or lawn where the flowering canopy can be seen whole, and underplant low so nothing obscures the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its upright habit and moderate width suit an avenue planting, where a row in flower at the same time is the strongest use of the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The summer canopy shades a seating area or a north facing wall, and the lighter winter canopy lets warmth back in when you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brachychiton Griffith Pink in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, which is what drives heavy flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting tablelands and cold inland districts need a sheltered warm position or a different tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained above all. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and on heavy clay plant on a raised mound with compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to establish the root system, then only in prolonged dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring supports flowering. Overwatering a mature tree reduces the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Shape lightly after flowering while the tree is young to build a clear trunk and an even crown. Avoid heavy cuts, which spoil the natural branch structure that makes the bare wood display work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: a 400mm pot, and advanced 45L and 70L trees. The 400mm is a younger tree, the value option if you are planting several for an avenue and can wait. The 45L and 70L arrive with height and a formed crown, which matters for a feature tree where the shape is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling season before the first real flowering display, and note that young trees often flower lightly before hitting their stride. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eBrowse feature trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees to line a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-unique-queensland-bottle-tree-species-1\"\u003eThe Queensland bottle tree, a related Brachychiton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough spring into early summer in most gardens, with the timing shifting a few weeks by climate. Warm dry conditions in the lead up generally give the heaviest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it fully deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It drops much or all of its foliage before flowering, but how bare it goes depends on the season and how cold your winter runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 4m from a wall or paving so the crown has room and the roots stay clear. It is a well behaved tree, but 8m of height needs proportionate space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100532195647,"sku":null,"price":575.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100532130111,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140095267135,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649166639423,"sku":"QLD","price":401.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649179025727,"sku":"QLD","price":608.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100532097343,"sku":null,"price":1168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brachychiton-Griffith-Pink-Brachychiton-Griffith-Pink.jpg?v=1766224433"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/bottle-trees-and-kurrajongs-collection.jpg?v=1790856394","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/bottle-trees-and-kurrajongs.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}