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Brazilian Ironwood - Caesalpinia ferrea
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Brazilian Ironwood, Caesalpinia ferrea
Caesalpinia ferrea is a specimen of rare visual authority, its mottled silver and white bark providing year-round architectural presence that few trees can match. Advanced stock delivers immediate canopy, structure, and the kind of refined character that takes decades to develop in the ground.
Why Brazilian Ironwood
Distinctive Bark: Smooth, mottled patterns of silver, white, and grey create a sculptural quality that commands attention in any landscape.
Canopy Structure: A naturally elegant, spreading form that provides dappled shade without overwhelming surrounding planting.
Durability: Exceptionally tough once established, tolerant of heat, drought, and coastal conditions.
Low Maintenance: Minimal intervention required post-establishment, making it a practical choice for high-end projects where long-term upkeep must remain manageable.
Year-Round Presence: Striking in every season, flowering in summer with delicate yellow blooms while the bark remains a constant focal point.
Ideal Applications
Feature Specimen: Positioned as a standalone statement tree in prestige residential or commercial landscapes.
Streetscape & Boulevard Planting: Suited to wide verges and civic projects where structural canopy and visual distinction are priorities.
Coastal Developments: Performs reliably in exposed or salt-affected environments.
Architectural Framing: Deployed alongside hard landscaping, courtyards, entry sequences, and terrace surrounds, where form is as critical as function.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, rocky or sandy soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first 6–12 months to encourage deep root development. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and reduce competition from weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 8–12m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Brazil
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
