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BRACHYCHITON bidwillii
Red Kurrajong
Family: Malvaceae
Characteristics: Tree to 10m spread 5m
Seed per packet: 5
Seed per gram: Approx. 4
An attractive small tree with a shapely trunk and large, handsome, lobed leaves. Clusters of pink to red star-shaped flowers are borne during late spring, followed by attractive boat-shaped leathery fruit containing the seeds.
Adaptable to most soils and conditions in temperate or subtropical climates, drought, and frost tender.
Endemic to Queensland.
Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination of this genus is around 20-24°C
Brachychiton seeds germinate readily, however they do have a hard outer coating, to assist with the update of moisture required for germination the following method is suggested. This is not critical but will generally reduce germination time.
- Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and soak for 30 seconds
- Transfer to a container with luke warm water and soak overnight.
- The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
- Sow the depth of seed deep.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
- Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 20-24C
*Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
- All seeds must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.
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