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Photos   The photo on the right is what the plants may look like when mature The photos on the left a samples of the actual stock being sold the plants you receive will be similar shape and size Item Description Name   Common Name: Illawarra Flame Tree Botanical Name: Brachychiton acerifolius   Size   These plants are about 20 - 20cm in height Each plant comes in its own 75mm (3") pot   This variety can grow to about 10 - 20m tall and 5m wide.    Description/Uses   Native to australia, this brilliant medium sized, deciduous tree has bright red flowers which are produced after the leaves are shed, the effect is that of a tree on fire hence the name flame tree   The flame tree is an attractive specimen tree suitable for large garden. Young plants are useful indoors   Care and Maintenance Low to medium water use Full sun Low maintenance Suits coastal conditions, tropical areas and cool climtates. Keep moist during the growing months. Feed regularly with organic fertiliser or a general purpose slow release fertiliser All our plants are established in their pots and are ready to plant straight into your garden or a larger pot.   Water well each day for 2 - 3 weeks after planting. Dig a hole twice the width of the container Place the plant into the hole so that the soil level is the same as the surounding ground