Growing Illawarra Flame Tree Flower From Seed - Daylilies is one of the 10 Random Facts.

TheBrachychiton acerifolius is one of the most spectacular Australian native trees.It can grow up to 35 m in the wild, but only 10m in gardens.The bright red bell-shaped flowers grow in clusters at the end of the branches, giving the plant a distinctive look.In lowland rainforest habitat, it is found growing alongside the Red Cedar.

The Illawarra Flame Tree can be found in the wild from the southern coastal New South Wales north intoQueensland.

A great place to spot a flame tree is from one of the lookouts around the Springbrook area.As you look across the valley, you can easily spot a red patch from the rainforest surrounding it.

The Illawarra Flame Tree can grow in the wild from the southern part of New South Wales to the north.

It grows up to 35 m in the wild, but only 10m in gardens.The bright red bell-shaped flowers grow in clusters at the end of the branches, giving the plant a distinctive look.In the lowland rainforest, it is found growing alongside the Red Cedar.

The tree produces a lot of bell-shaped flowers a few months after the leaves are gone.After a hot dry summer, they only put on their best display once every five years.Between these times, the whole tree may only have one or two branches of flowers.

It produces a tough leathery dark-brown seed Pod, containing rows of corn-like seeds that are surrounded by hairs that will irritate the skin and nose and throat if breathed in.Many native animals and birds are toxic to them.

A great place to spot a flame tree is from one of the lookouts around the Springbrook area.As you look across the valley, you can easily spot a red patch from the rainforest surrounding it.

A wide range of native animals are supported by these trees.The canopy dwelling birds such as the White Headed Pigeon can roost in the branches.

Some native butterflies, including the Pencilled Blue, Helenita Blue and Common Aeroplane, are fed by flame tree leaves.

Birds feed off the caterpillar.Habitat for these animals can be provided by planting a few flame trees in your garden.

The tree produces large black boat-shapedpods stuffed with hairy seeds after flowering.If you are handling them, wear gloves.

The song "Flame Trees" was released in the 1980's by the Australian rock band Cold Chisel.