A spectacular Australian native deciduous tree renowned for its breathtaking display of brilliant scarlet-red flowers that cover the canopy in late spring and early summer. An iconic feature tree, the Illawarra Flame Tree is widely planted in parks, large gardens and streetscapes for its dramatic seasonal colour and shade.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: No
Mature Height: 15–30m
Mature Width: 8–15m
Seasonality: Deciduous to semi-deciduous; sheds leaves prior to flowering
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Bright to deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large, variable leaves typically 10–20cm across
Flower colour: Brilliant scarlet-red
Flowering season: Late spring to early summer
Flower size: Bell-shaped flowers approximately 2–3cm across, produced in large clusters covering the canopy
A spectacular Australian native deciduous tree renowned for its breathtaking display of brilliant scarlet-red flowers that cover the canopy in late spring and early summer. An iconic feature tree, the Illawarra Flame Tree is widely planted in parks, large gardens and streetscapes for its dramatic seasonal colour and shade.
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: No
Mature Height: 15–30m
Mature Width: 8–15m
Seasonality: Deciduous to semi-deciduous; sheds leaves prior to flowering
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Bright to deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large, variable leaves typically 10–20cm across
Flower colour: Brilliant scarlet-red
Flowering season: Late spring to early summer
Flower size: Bell-shaped flowers approximately 2–3cm across, produced in large clusters covering the canopy
