Queensland lacebark (Brachychiton discolor)
Also known as: Pink flame tree, Pink kurrajong, Queensland pink flame tree
Queensland lacebark (Brachychiton discolor) is a species of tree that is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia. It sheds its leaves just before producing pink, star-shaped flowers that have a velvety appearance. It has a compact root system that helps it do well as an ornamental tree in urban environments.
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Attributes of Queensland lacebark
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m
Spread
15 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 cm to 4 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple Red
Images of Queensland lacebark
Quickly Identify Queensland lacebark
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Medium-sized tree reaching 25-40 feet (7.5-12 meters) tall with bottle-shaped trunk and gray, furrowed bark.
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Dark-blue-green, palmately lobed leaves resembling maple/sycamore, 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) wide with soft hairs.
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Bell-shaped flowers in late spring with dark reddish pink reflexed sepals and velvety hairs.
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Clusters of hairy, 5-inch long (12.7 cm) canoe-shaped pods containing mature brown seeds.
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Semi-evergreen plant partially shedding leaves, displaying pale green undersides during summer.
Scientific Classification of Queensland lacebark
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malvales
Family
Mallow
Genus
Kurrajong
Species
Queensland lacebark
