Tubestock from Kumbartcho 1 December 2020
Erect Open Habit Semi-Deciduous to 4 Metres High
Full Sun / Semi-Shade Soil/
Conditions: Adaptable / Well-Drained
Family: Sterculiaceae
Natural Habitat: Dry Rainforest
Flowers on bare branches from late winter. Responds well to pruning.
Dark Green lobed hairy leaves to 20 cm long Red or Pink trumpet flowers to 4 cm after leaves fall in Late Spring to Summer
Brown hairy boat-shaped 12 cm seed pods
Spent a few years unhappy in a pot. Planted in ground in central native bed 2024
Links
- http://www.anpsa.org.au/b-bidw.html
- http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd-keys/RFK7/key/RFK7/Media/Html/entities/Brachychiton_bidwillii.htm