A medium evergreen native tree (8-12 metres) with a rounded canopy, bears clusters of pink/red star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Unlike Brachychiton acerifolius, it retains its leaves when flowering. It is a superior flowering hybrid which is hardy, frost and drought tolerant. A magnificent feature tree with a brilliant flowering display.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-12 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As a screen
As a shade tree
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
