{"product_id":"kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii","title":"Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton bidwillii","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKurrajong Tree, \u003cem\u003eBrachychiton bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bold, sculptural native with striking ornamental appeal, \u003cem\u003eBrachychiton bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Kurrajong\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clusters of rich crimson-pink tubular flowers appear in late spring to summer, creating a vivid seasonal display against the canopy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly drought-tolerant once established, suited to Australia's challenging climates with minimal intervention.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: A smaller-growing Brachychiton reaching 3–5 metres, ideal where scale and proportion are critical to the design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Demands little once in the ground, making it a practical choice for low-intervention prestige landscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bold leaf form and striking flower colour make it a statement specimen in any refined planting scheme.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Positioned as a focal point in residential or commercial landscapes where immediate visual impact is the brief.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal \u0026amp; Arid Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-suited to dry, exposed, or high-heat environments where plant selection is limited but quality cannot be compromised.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pairs with contemporary and minimalist design schemes that call for strong, sculptural native form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreetscape \u0026amp; Civic Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact scale and resilience make it a credible choice for urban and semi-urban landscape infrastructure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, sandy or rocky soils; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink to red\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":51940340334878,"sku":"ND-075-45L","price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51940340367646,"sku":"ND-075-100L","price":1169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii.jpg?v=1781231018","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}