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| Botanical Name: |
Brachychiton discolor
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Queensland Lacebark
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| Family Name: |
STERCULIACEAE
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| Genus: |
Brachychiton
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discolor
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| Name Derivation |
G: Gk. describes the tunic-like calyx covering seeds
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| Growth Habit: |
Tropical look foliage, unusual flowers, gloss dark green foliage, excellent contrast.
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| Dimensions: |
15-20 x 8m
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| Flower: |
Pink and bell-shaped appearing in summer.
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| Climate: |
Drought and frost tender but will withstand extended dry periods once established.
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| Fruit: |
Woody follicle, boat shaped.
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| Propagation: |
Seed
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| Horticulture Use: |
Specimen park and street tree plantings.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Medium to heavy soils in protected shaded warm positions, protect from frost. Requires some water during establishment.
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| Foliage: |
Glossy dark green maple-like, 5-lobed to 20cm, lighter beneath tomentose
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