Botanical Name
Brachychiton populneus × acerifolius ‘Jerilderie Red’
Common Name
Jerilderie Red Kurrajong
Description
Jerilderie Red is a spectacular hybrid kurrajong cultivar renowned for its brilliant red bell-shaped flowers and exceptional drought tolerance that creates stunning displays in challenging garden conditions. This outstanding selection produces masses of bright red tubular flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds while maintaining excellent heat and drought resistance inherited from both parent species. The attractive lobed leaves provide beautiful evergreen to semi-deciduous foliage that may develop stunning autumn colors. Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun positions with minimal water requirements. Perfect for feature plantings, drought-tolerant gardens, and areas where spectacular flowering combined with climate resilience creates reliable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 8-15 meters, Spread: 6-10 meters
Brachychiton populneus × acerifolius ‘Jerilderie Red’ is a selected hybrid cultivar of species naturally occurring in eastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun exposure across diverse Australian climates.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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