Description

This drought tolerant tree is perfect for dry, sandy sites; large foliage is lobed, deep green and glossy, and is shed in the dry season; showy clusters of bright red flowers cover the tree before the leaves in spring; a stunning accent tree when in bloom

Landscape Attributes

Illawarra Flame Tree is a deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

Illawarra Flame Tree is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Illawarra Flame Tree will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.