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Luma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' removeBrachychiton 'Illawarra Flame Tree' remove
NameLuma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' removeBrachychiton 'Illawarra Flame Tree' remove
ImageNeatly trimmed hedge with several small, pruned Luma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' trees behind it along a pavement; "Hello Hello PLANTS" text and a yellow star graphic in the corner.A single tree with bright red-orange flowers stands in a grassy, sunlit park under a clear blue sky.
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Luma apiculata

Myrtus Luma is the medium to tall hedge with real traditional style. A lot of people believe the only fast growing larger hedge with fine foliage is the Pittosporum. It is an extraordinarily versatile plant suitable for hedging, screening, topiary, or as a specimen tree, but its small, aromatic leaves respond so well to pruning that it is commonly used as a hedge. Myrtus luma also makes a wonderful specimen tree if left unpruned. With age it forms an outstanding trunk with cinnamon brown branches. Its bark peels to reveal streaks of pink and beige. What a plant! It really should be seen more in Australian gardens.

Brachychiton acerifolius 

The Illawarra Flame Tree is known for its stunning display of bright red flowers that cover the whole bare tree in late Spring. While it's an Aussie native, it is now grown all over the world for its beauty.

The Illawarra Flame Tree is only fully deciduous in the northern parts of Australia, where it drops its leaves in the dry season. Plant Flame Trees with Jacarandas for a colour explosion.

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botanical name

Brachychiton acerifolia

height x width

10-15m x 6-9m

features

Profuse foamy sprays of bright scarlet flowers are borne in late spring-early summer on a leafless crown, beautiful shiny lime green leaves. although not full deciduous the leaves are dropped only before flowering

conditions

Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, protect from heavy winds and frost

landscape use

Specimen, shade tree, parks, avenues, street planting

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