Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red'

• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Rural Property Planting
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Street Tree

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 8m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 4m – 6m

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' frost tolerant?

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

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Brachychiton ‘Jerilderie Red’ produces masses of vivid scarlet bell-shaped flowers from late spring into summer. The brilliant red blooms cluster along the branches, creating a bold, high-impact seasonal display reminiscent of its Illawarra Flame Tree parentage.

Does Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Bell-shaped

Flower Colour:

Pink

Yes

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' is Native to A hybrid between Brachychiton populneus (Kurrajong) and Brachychiton acerifolius (Illawarra Flame Tree), both native to eastern Australia. ‘Jerilderie Red’ was bred for stronger colour and adaptability.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, butterflies and native bees, while the canopy provides shelter for small birds. The seed pods support insects and seed-eating wildlife, helping to build a diverse and resilient garden ecosystem.

Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Brachychiton ‘Jerilderie Red’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its hallmark high drought resilience.

Is Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Jerilderie Red' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Brachychiton ‘Jerilderie Red’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry environments and maintains strong structure and flowering performance with minimal supplementary watering.