Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna'

Size: 40cm/45L
Sale price$300.00

Brachychiton 'Bella Donna' is a striking hybrid of Brachychiton populneus and Brachychiton acerifolius, combining the drought hardiness of Kurrajong with the eye-catching flower display of the Illawarra Flame Tree. This evergreen cultivar features a slender form, dense green foliage, and masses of pink to red bell-shaped flowers that appear from late spring.

Perfect for smaller gardens, streetscapes, or feature planting, 'Bella Donna' delivers year-round visual appeal with low maintenance requirements. Its upright structure and compact size make it ideal for urban landscapes or dry-climate planting schemes.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height:

Mature Width:

5m – 10m

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year

Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
Form & Shape

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' is considered:

  • Upright
  • Rounded
  • Broad
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Type:

  • Bell-shaped

Flowering Period

  • Spring
  • Summer
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Lobed

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How often does 'Bella Donna' flower? Annually, during the late spring to early summer months.
  • Is it suited for smaller gardens? Yes, its slender growth habit makes it ideal for limited spaces.
  • Can it handle hot temperatures? Being drought-hardy, it can tolerate heat, but ensure it receives adequate water during prolonged dry spells.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Not commonly used – upright and ornamental

Feature Tree: 4 m – 6 m – Stunning flowering hybrid suited to open lawn or courtyards

Avenue Planting Trees: 5 m – 7 m – Effective when used in symmetrical rows

How to Plant Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna'

How to Plant Brachychiton 'Bella Donna'

  1. Location Selection: Choose a site with ample sunlight and well-draining soil.
  2. Soil Preparation: It prefers well-draining soil, but is adaptable.
  3. Digging: Dig a hole about twice the width of the root ball.
  4. Planting: Place the tree in the hole, fill back with soil, and tamp down gently.
  5. Initial Watering: Water thoroughly after planting.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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