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Brachychiton acerifolius x bidwillii 'Red Robin'
Red Robin Flame Tree
The Brachychiton acerifolius x bidwillii 'Red Robin' is a garden hybrid between the Illawarra Flame Tree and the smaller Queensland lacebark, bred to hold the scarlet flowering of the first at a size that fits a street or a courtyard. Bell-shaped flowers open in dense clusters on bare or near-bare wood in late spring and early summer, and the swollen trunk base of the genus develops with age.
It is used as a feature and avenue tree in urban work where a full-sized flame tree would outgrow the space.
Specifications
- Height5 to 8 metres
- Width3 to 5 metres
- Native toHybrid cultivars derived from Brachychiton acerifolius and Brachychiton bidwillii, both Australian
- FoliageGlossy green, variably lobed leaves; briefly deciduous before and during flowering
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range including clay once established
- LightFull sun
- WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in subtropical and warm temperate regions and tolerates hot dry summers
Additional Features
- FlowersDense clusters of scarlet bell-shaped flowers on bare wood in late spring and summer
- UsesIdeal for street and avenue planting, park features, courtyards and urban plazas, and for light shade over seating
- SpacingPlant 5 to 7 metres apart for avenue work
- Low MaintenanceNeeds only formative pruning; the deciduous period is brief
- Pest ResistanceGenerally robust and free of significant problems
- Drought ToleranceHolds condition through dry periods once the root system is away
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers carry nectar for birds and insects
- Seasonal AppealThe flowering flush on bare branches is the strongest moment of the year
The Red Robin Flame Tree delivers the scarlet flowering of a Brachychiton on a frame that suits a street, a plaza or a courtyard.
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Prepared 08 September 2026