Flame Tree / Brachychiton acerifolius

HEIGHT 115 ft (35 m)
TYPE Deciduous
OCCURRENCE E. Australia

Considered one of the most spectacular trees of Australia, this tree has bright coral-red flowers. BARK Gray, fissured or wrinkled. LEAF Alternate or whorled, ovate to lanceolate, sometimes with 3–5 lobes, especially in juvenile foliage. FLOWER Petalless, in large terminal panicles on leafless branches. FRUIT Dry, boat-shaped, woody follicle.