Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)

Synonym: Brachychiton vinicolor 'Clarabelle'

Distribution: Garden Origin

Life form: Evergreen tree

Comments: This is a natural hybrid between B. acerifolius and B. discolor that occurs in the Border Ranges of Queensland and NSW. Spectacular red/pink flowers appear in late Spring and early Summer. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, grafted plants perform better in heavier soil. Drought and frost tolerant.