Brachychiton — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Brachychiton recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Brachychiton acerifolius
Brachychiton acerifolius
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Brachychiton acerifolius ranges from the tropics to the warm temperate zone of eastern Australia, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 26 - 32°c, but can tolerate 10 - 36°c. The plant is relatively hardy when dormant, tolerating occasional short-lived lows to about -5°c, although young new growth can be killed at 0°c.
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Brachychiton australis
Brachychiton australis
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of lowland areas in the subtropics and tropics of eastern Australia. Plants can tolerate light frosts. Prefers a sunny position.
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Brachychiton discolor
Brachychiton discolor
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant mainly of the subtropics in eastern Australia, just moving into the tropical areas. It is tolerant of some frost. Prefers a sunny position.
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Brachychiton diversifolius
Brachychiton diversifolius
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position in a well-drained moderately fertile soil.
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Brachychiton populneus
Brachychiton populneus
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Brachychiton populneus is a plant of the arid to moist tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones, where it is found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 25 - 32°c, but can tolerate 13 - 38°c. Mature plants can be killed by temperatures of -5°c or lower, but young plants will be severely damaged at -1°c.
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Brachychiton rupestris
Brachychiton rupestris
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the subtropical to tropical regions of Australia, it can tolerate a range of climates although it may be slow growing in cooler climes. It grows in a climate with plenty of rain in the wet season, but this is followed by a long dry season. Plants can tolerate occasional frosts with temperatures as low as -7°c.
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