Brachychiton bidwilliiKurrajong Tree

The Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as the Kurrajong Tree, is a small, deciduous Australian native tree admired for its vibrant pink to red bell-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Compact in size, growing up to 4 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 5 metres wide, it features a dense canopy of deeply lobed green leaves, making it ideal for smaller gardens, streetscapes, or as a feature tree in native landscapes.

Drought-tolerant and hardy, the Kurrajong Tree is an excellent choice for water-wise gardens, adding seasonal colour and structure with minimal maintenance.

Specifications

• Height4 to 8 metres
• Width3 to 5 metres
• Native toAustralia (Queensland and northern New South Wales)
• FoliageDeeply lobed green leaves; deciduous
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
• LightFull sun to light shade
• WaterLow; highly drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and arid regions

Additional Features

• FlowersBright pink to red bell-shaped blooms; spring and summer
• FormUpright, spreading canopy with dense foliage
• UsesIdeal as a feature tree, shade tree, or in native gardens
• SpacingPlant 3 to 5 metres apart for standalone displays or group plantings
• Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; prune lightly to shape after flowering
• Pest ResistanceHardy and generally pest-free
• Drought ToleranceExcellent for water-wise and low-rainfall gardens
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators
• Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising soils on slopes or degraded land
• Seasonal AppealDeciduous nature provides shade in summer and light in winter

The Kurrajong Tree is a beautiful and resilient tree, perfect for adding vibrant seasonal colour, shade, and habitat to Australian-inspired gardens and landscapes.