Brachychiton populneus (100 seeds)

Brachychiton populneus (100 seeds)

Family: Sterculiaceae

Common name: Kurrajong tree

It is native to eastern Australia with much value in cultivation. Plants are tolerant of dry conditions, easy to propagate and have many interesting features. The flowers are not large or showy, but they are attractive when viewed up close.  They lack petals, but the fused sepals look petal-like.  The flowers are bell-shaped and flare into 5 pointed and curled-back tips.  They are pale on the outside, ranging in color from white or greenish-white to cream to pale pink, and within they are attractively speckled with red or purplish-red.

Sowing instructions: Seeds are readily germinated and immersion in warm-hot water then soaking for 12 hours enhances success. Care must be taken to avoid the irritating hairs surrounding the seeds.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: May 2025