Brachychiton bidwillii
Kurrajong 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.