Description
Brachychiton acerifolius (scientific name: Brachychiton acerifolius (A.Cunn. ex G.Don) F.Muell.) is a plant of the genus Sycamore family wine bottle tree, evergreen tree (originating deciduous tree), the main stem is straight and the crown The size is large, the branches are clearly layered, and the young branches are green. The leaves are alternate, palm-shaped, 3-lobed at seedling stage, and 5-9-lobed after growing into a big tree. Flowering in summer, panicle-shaped inflorescence, axillary, bright red flower color; flower bell-shaped or small wine bottle-shaped. Capsules, oblong prismatic, red-brown petals, nearly woody, about 20 cm long, with 3-5 seeds. Flowering from April to July, fruiting from 9-10.
It is native to Australia, and introduced and cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places in China. Sex favors moist, strong light, and grows better in moist and well-drained soil, and sandy soil is also suitable for growth. Drought-resistant, cold-resistant, can withstand low temperatures of -4°C, and have strong disease resistance.
The shape of the tree is very beautiful, the flowers are deep red, and the amount is large and gorgeous. The original place of origin first flowers and then leaves. The plants bloom in early summer, and the deciduous leaves of the plants vary greatly. In some seasons, all or part of the leaves fall. It is suitable for planting in gardens and parks, and can be used as a street tree or planted alone. Can be used for ecological landscape construction along the road
