Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Brachychiton

Species:

Brachychiton paradoxus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Thick bark and ability to resprout after fire; seeds may be stimulated by heat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs in 2-8 weeks at 20-30°C.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash