This upright tree has a smooth tapering trunk with reddish bark and spreading branches that form a compact domed crown. It has bright green pointed lobed leaves and the small pinkish bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Brachychiton gregoriiis naturally found in Australia from the Northern Territory to Western Australia and South Australia growing in the arid inland regions on sand dunes. It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well drained moderately fertile sandy-stony soils and is drought and moderately frost resistant.

The Desert Kurrajong is grown for its spreading habit and is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen or is used in arid gardens as a feature or shade tree. It is suitable for inland regions tolerating high temperatures and establishes in 3 to 5 years. ID 2823

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Brachychiton(brak-ee-KY-ton) gregorii (greg-GOR-ee-eye)

Malvaceae(mal-VAY-see-ee)
Cotton, Mallows and Hollyhocks