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Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton populneus
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Kurrajong Tree, Brachychiton populneus
One of Australia's most enduring native specimens, the Kurrajong delivers a broad, dense canopy, a sculptural bottle-shaped trunk, and exceptional resilience across the harshest conditions this country produces. At advanced sizes, it arrives with immediate presence and requires nothing to prove.
Why Kurrajong
Drought tolerance: Among the most water-efficient large natives available, built for Australia's driest landscapes without compromise.
Sculptural form: The swelling, bottle-shaped trunk develops character and structure that defines a property over time.
Dense, year-round canopy: Broad and reliable shade coverage with minimal seasonal variation.
Site adaptability: Performs across a wide range of soils, including poor and compacted ground typical of development sites.
Wind and heat resilience: Suited to exposed positions where less robust species would struggle.
Ideal Applications
Statement shade tree: Anchors open lawns, courtyards, and large residential or rural properties with authority.
Avenue and driveway planting: Upright habit and uniform canopy make it a natural choice for formal or semi-formal linear planting.
Windbreak integration: Provides structural shelter without sacrificing ornamental value.
Native and low-water landscapes: Pairs with other hardy Australian species in high-performance, low-maintenance planting schemes.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred; tolerates poor, dry and rocky soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 1–2 years until fully established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: Cream to pale pink with red markings
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
