Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna'

Size: 40cm/45L
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Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna'
Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' - Evergreen Trees Direct
is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 8m - 12m Approximately, and a Mature Width of 5m – 10m.
They have a Medium Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.
Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' can be used for Feature Tree, Shade Tree, Rural Property Planting, Avenue Planting, Council or Civic Landscapes, and Street Tree.
They tolerate Full Sun.

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' - Evergreen Trees Direct

PLANT PROFILE

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.

Mature Height: 8m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 5m – 10m

Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year

  • Medium Growth Rate

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 '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.

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)

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established..

Does Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' flower?

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Bell-shaped

Pink

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  • 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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