Dwarf Australian bottlewood (Brachychiton bidwillii) 5 seeds

BRACHYCHITON BIDWILLII - Dwarf Australian shelf tree - 5 seeds/pack

Common name: Brachychiton bidwillii - Dwarf Australian Slate

A low, deciduous tree of the dry season, native to the east coast of Queensland, Australia. In spring, its leaves are deeply lobed
in late spring, are almost completely hidden by the beautiful clusters of dark pink or red tubular flowers. It tolerates drought well. They also produce a fantastic tropical effect when grown in shrubs.
Germination is very easy.

Brachychiton
Australian slate tree

The genus Malvaceae has 30 evergreen or semi-evergreen woody members, most of which are native to the northern, tropical and subtropical climates of Australia.
They are characterised by a stout, thickened trunk. Their large leaves are smooth-edged or lobed. Their colourful, beautiful flowers are showy, growing in clusters, opening in spring-summer before foliage. They are very popular as row or park trees.

Cultivation:
They are mildly frost tolerant when older. Most species are relatively slow growing at first. They prefer well-drained, acidic conditions and plenty of sunshine.