Desert Kurrajong

Brachychiton gregorii, Malvaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreakMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Australian IndigoIndigofera australis

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Green Desert SpoonDasylirion acrotrichum

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Queen of the NightCereus jamacaru

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Black SaxaulHaloxylon ammodendron

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Desert CassiaSenna polyphylla

Shade ProvisionNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy SterculiaSterculia setigera

Related Malvaceae trees with similar water storage adaptations competing for resources

Uses

Functions

Edible SeedsDrought AdaptationShade CreationEmergency Water Source

Edible Parts

SeedsRootsTrunk Water

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Pain ReliefDigestive Support

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Kurrajong grow in?

Desert Kurrajong grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Desert Kurrajong?

Good companions for Desert Kurrajong include Australian Indigo, Green Desert Spoon, Queen of the Night, Black Saxaul, Desert Cassia.

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