Brachychiton Bidwillii 'Red Kurrajong' -TREE-BUY IN BULK-Seeds

BRACHYCHITON BIDWILLII

“Red Kurrajong”

Family:  Malvaceae

Ideal sowing temp: 18-22C

Position:  Sunny

Preparation: Soak in boiling water for 30 seconds and then in lukewarm water overnight. Re-treat any seeds that have not swollen before sowing.

Sowing: 5mm deep. Warm, shaded or semi-shaded; Well Drained.

Care:  Keep moist but not wet.  Do not allow soil to dry out completely.

Sprouting: 10-21 days.

Native to a small area of SE QLD Queensland, this small, attractive tree is adaptable to most soils and conditions in temperate or subtropical climates, drought and frost tolerant to -6C.

With a shapely trunk and large-lobed leaves, it develops clusters of pink to red star-shaped flowers direct from the branches during late winter and spring.  These are followed by the familiar boat-shaped seed pods that Brachychiton species is known for.

*****Please note:   These are seeds and NOT plants!! Quarantine restrictions and inspection fees prohibit the sale of these seeds to Western Australia and Internationally.