Brachychiton populneus

Description: The Brachychiton populneus is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded canopy. The leaves are large and bright green, and the bark is smooth and grey-brown. This tree produces lovely bell-shaped flowers that are white with a striped purple inner tube. This tree is known for its food uses within indigenous communities.

Origin: Eastern Australia.

Cultural notes: Full sun is preferred. This tree is low maintenance. Water in well after planting. Initial pruning can limit tree size.

Tolerates: Tolerates drought and some frost. Is very adaptable to poor soils.

Flowering type and season: Flowers are bell-shaped and with white colouring on the outer petal. On the inner flower tube, the petals are streaked with purple. This tree flowers in spring.

Foliage type and colour: Foliage is a lovely bright green in varying shapes, from single-pointed to 3-9 lobes.

Soil type: Well-draining, moist soil is preferred. Most soil types and pH levels are tolerated.

Width: Up to 20m

Height: Up to 8m

Recommended uses: Brachychiton populneus is very often used in streetscapes through Australia and has a variety of uses within indigenous communities, including food.