Flame Tree

Brachychiton acerifolius, Malvaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black WattleAcacia mearnsii

Nitrogen Fixation

Austral ThemedaThemeda australis

Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Coast Flax-lilyDianella brevicaulis

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Native GingerAlpinia caerulea

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Hillock BushMelaleuca hypericifolia

Large canopy tree creates deep shade and root competition that suppresses understory Melaleuca

Tall Rice FlowerPimelea ligustrina

Flame Tree canopy creates too much shade for rice flower which needs open conditions

Uses

Functions

Shade ProvisionOrnamentalWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Flame Tree grow in?

Flame Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Flame Tree?

Good companions for Flame Tree include Black Wattle, Austral Themeda, Coast Flax-lily, Native Ginger.

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