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Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton bidwillii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Kurrajong Tree, Brachychiton bidwillii
A bold, sculptural native with striking ornamental appeal, Brachychiton bidwillii delivers year-round structure and seasonal drama through its vivid red to deep pink tubular flowers. At advanced sizes, it commands attention immediately, no establishment period required to make an impression.
Why Kurrajong
Flowering Impact: Clusters of rich crimson-pink tubular flowers appear in late spring to summer, creating a vivid seasonal display against the canopy.
Native Resilience: Highly drought-tolerant once established, suited to Australia's challenging climates with minimal intervention.
Compact Form: A smaller-growing Brachychiton reaching 3–5 metres, ideal where scale and proportion are critical to the design.
Low Maintenance: Demands little once in the ground, making it a practical choice for low-intervention prestige landscapes.
Distinctive Aesthetics: Bold leaf form and striking flower colour make it a statement specimen in any refined planting scheme.
Ideal Applications
Feature Specimen: Positioned as a focal point in residential or commercial landscapes where immediate visual impact is the brief.
Coastal & Arid Projects: Well-suited to dry, exposed, or high-heat environments where plant selection is limited but quality cannot be compromised.
Architectural Planting: Pairs with contemporary and minimalist design schemes that call for strong, sculptural native form.
Streetscape & Civic Planting: Compact scale and resilience make it a credible choice for urban and semi-urban landscape infrastructure.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy or rocky soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 1–2 years until the root system is established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 4–8m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Queensland, Australia
Flower Colour: Deep pink to red
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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