Brachychiton 'Jerilderie Red'
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Family Name:
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Sterculiaceae |
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Botanical Name:
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Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' |
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Size:
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8 tall x 7m wide |
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Growth Rate:
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Slow |
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Description:
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A medium sized native tree with glossy green leaves. Juvenile foliage is occasionally lobed. Red flowers in late spring and early summer. |
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Position:
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Full sun, in moist, well-drained soils. |
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Care:
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Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established, then as required. Plant in a well mulched garden. Fertilise with a low phosphorous fertiliser annually. Remove any growth that occurs below the graft union. |
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Features:
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• Ideal street tree • Medium sized shade tree • Drought tolerant once established • Non-invasive roots |
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Sizes Grown:
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40cm |