This large suckering shrub to small tree is upright with horizontal branching that gives a tired domed habit. It has heart-shaped glossy green leaves and the small greenish-yellow star-shaped flowers appear in large clusters during late spring. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Commersonia bartramia is naturally found in Australia growing along the margins and in clearings of sub-tropical and littoral rainforest from the Bellinger River in New South Wales to northern Queensland and extending to the south-east Asia and the Pacific Islands.

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil in a full sun to semi shaded wind protected position and is drought and frost tender.
 
The Brown Kurrajong is grown for its attractive habit, flowers and its fast growth rate. It is used in parks and gardens along borders for screening or planted in rainforest settings as a quick filler plant. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for costal regions. ID 2909

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Commersonia (kom-er-SON-ee-a) bartramia (bar-TRAM-ee-a)

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