Description

Illawarra Flame Trees (Brachychiton acerifolius) is one of the most spectacular Australian native trees. It grow up to 35 m in the wild but only about 10m in gardens. The bright red bell-shaped flowers grow in clusters at the end of branches, often after the leaves have dropped, giving the plant a distinctive look.
The Illawarra Flame Tree, grows in the wild from the Illawarra area of southern coastal New South Wales north into Queensland.
A great place to spot a flame tree is from one of the lookouts around the Springbrook area in south-east Queensland during summer. As you look across the valley, you can easily pick a brilliant red splotch from the deep green rainforest surrounding it.

140mm