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Brachychiton 'Jerilderie Red' (Jerilderie Red Bottle Tree)

Brachychiton 'Jerilderie Red' (Jerilderie Red Bottle Tree)

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Brachychiton 'Jerilderie Red' (Jerilderie Red Bottle Tree) is a striking ornamental tree celebrated for its distinctive bottle-shaped trunk and vibrant red bell-shaped flowers. Its lush green foliage forms a dense canopy, making it a fantastic choice for providing shade in gardens, parks, or as a standout street tree. During its flowering season, this tree becomes a beacon for birds and pollinators, adding life and colour to the landscape. Its vibrant red blooms are not only visually stunning but also a symbol of its adaptability to the harsh Australian climate.

This tree is renowned for its hardiness and ability to thrive in challenging conditions, including drought and poor soils, making it ideal for Australian landscapes. It is a low-maintenance addition to any garden, requiring minimal care once established. The Jerilderie Red Bottle Tree is a perfect choice for those seeking an eye-catching feature tree that combines beauty, functionality, and resilience in one magnificent package.

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One of the most common questions we get at Nursery Warehouse is: 'I really need a feature tree... any recommendations?'

Well, this isn’t just any feature tree. This is a next-level feature tree—a stunning choice with an incredible Australian story to tell.

The tree was first discovered growing in the residence garden at Jerilderie Primary School. It had been planted by a student called Maggie MacDonald in around 1880. She probably found the seedling growing in her parent’s garden.

It wasn’t until 1958 that an amateur horticulturist called Walter Pyle noticed that the tree’s bright red flowers were unique. It turns out that Maggie MacDonald’s seedling had been a chance cross between an Illawarra flame tree, Brachychiton acerifolius, and a kurrajong, Brachychiton populneus.

In 1980 Walter Pyle sought to get the tree registered with the Australian Cultivar Authority. In 1983 his wish was granted, and the tree became officially known as Brachychiton ‘Jerilderie Red’.

Don't miss out—our stock of this extraordinary plant is extremely limited!

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Mature height

8-12 meters

Mature width

4-6 meters

Spacing

5-7 meters

Evergreen/Deciduous

Semi-deciduous

Foliage

Glossy green foliage with striking red bell-shaped flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Spring to summer (October–December)

Sun tolerance

Full sun

Maintenance

Low maintenance, prune to shape as needed and ensure well-drained soil

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