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Kurrajong (Brachychiton)
Kurrajong are large shrubs and trees native to tropical and subtropical Australia. Trees in this genus are deciduous and form an attractive pyramidal shape. They produce bright red flowers with a unique design: they are bell-shaped on the side with a star-shaped tip. Most species have a stout trunk used for storing water during the dry seasons. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Kurrajong
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Attributes of Kurrajong
Plant Height
20 m
Spread
15 m
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Kurrajong
Distribution of Kurrajong
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Distribution Map of Kurrajong
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Kurrajong
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The genus kurrajong comprises trees and shrubs known for their resilience and moderate care requirements. Basic care entails full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering, with reduced frequency during dormancy. Kurrajong is tolerant of a range of temperatures but thrives in warmth. Common challenges include pests such as scale insects and environmental stress if conditions stray too far from its preferences. Seasonal considerations involve increased hydration during growth periods in spring and summer, and protection from frost in colder climates during winter.
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5 most common species：
Illawarra flame tree
Illawarra flame tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) is a deciduous tree that will grow from 15 to 18 m tall. It has a round canopy with glossy green leaves and will spread from 9 to 12 m wide. It blooms in spring with showy red flowers. Produces large, brown fruit in summer and fall. Thrives in full sun and prefers moist to dry soil. It is drought tolerant and makes a good flowering street tree.
Kurrajong
Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) is an evergreen tree that will grow from 9 to 14 m tall. Blooms in spring with an abundance of creamy white and pink, bell-shaped flowers. Huge clusters of woody seed pods appear in summer. Native to Australia, it is commonly used as a street tree. Drought tolerant, it has low irrigation requirements. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Queensland bottle tree
A native species to Queensland, Australia, the queensland bottle tree is so named due to its bulging trunk that increases in girth as it leaves the ground and then decreases before the first branches. This creates the shape of a bottle and was noted by explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1848. The native aboriginal people have historically used queensland bottle tree as a food source by consuming the roots of young trees.
Queensland lacebark
Queensland lacebark (Brachychiton discolor) is a species of tree that is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia. It sheds its leaves just before producing pink, star-shaped flowers that have a velvety appearance. It has a compact root system that helps it do well as an ornamental tree in urban environments.
Bottletree
Bottletree is a striking semi-deciduous tree known for its broad, glossy green leaves and bell-shaped cream to reddish flowers. Its thick, bottle-shaped trunk is a distinctive adaption, storing water to endure dry conditions. This resilient Australian native often reaches heights up to 20 meters, thriving in sunny environments and adaptable to various soil types.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Kurrajong
Brachychiton
Kurrajong are large shrubs and trees native to tropical and subtropical Australia. Trees in this genus are deciduous and form an attractive pyramidal shape. They produce bright red flowers with a unique design: they are bell-shaped on the side with a star-shaped tip. Most species have a stout trunk used for storing water during the dry seasons.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Kurrajong
Feedback
Attributes of Kurrajong
Plant Height
20 m
Spread
15 m
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Kurrajong
Distribution of Kurrajong
Feedback
Distribution Map of Kurrajong
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Kurrajong
Feedback
The genus kurrajong comprises trees and shrubs known for their resilience and moderate care requirements. Basic care entails full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering, with reduced frequency during dormancy. Kurrajong is tolerant of a range of temperatures but thrives in warmth. Common challenges include pests such as scale insects and environmental stress if conditions stray too far from its preferences. Seasonal considerations involve increased hydration during growth periods in spring and summer, and protection from frost in colder climates during winter.
Exploring the Kurrajong Plants
Feedback
5 most common species：
Illawarra flame tree
Illawarra flame tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) is a deciduous tree that will grow from 15 to 18 m tall. It has a round canopy with glossy green leaves and will spread from 9 to 12 m wide. It blooms in spring with showy red flowers. Produces large, brown fruit in summer and fall. Thrives in full sun and prefers moist to dry soil. It is drought tolerant and makes a good flowering street tree.
Kurrajong
Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) is an evergreen tree that will grow from 9 to 14 m tall. Blooms in spring with an abundance of creamy white and pink, bell-shaped flowers. Huge clusters of woody seed pods appear in summer. Native to Australia, it is commonly used as a street tree. Drought tolerant, it has low irrigation requirements. Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Queensland bottle tree
A native species to Queensland, Australia, the queensland bottle tree is so named due to its bulging trunk that increases in girth as it leaves the ground and then decreases before the first branches. This creates the shape of a bottle and was noted by explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1848. The native aboriginal people have historically used queensland bottle tree as a food source by consuming the roots of young trees.
Queensland lacebark
Queensland lacebark (Brachychiton discolor) is a species of tree that is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia. It sheds its leaves just before producing pink, star-shaped flowers that have a velvety appearance. It has a compact root system that helps it do well as an ornamental tree in urban environments.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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