10 Seeds The Illawarra Flame Tree, also known as Brachychiton acerifolius, is a native tree species to eastern Australia that is often grown as an ornamental tree for its stunning display of red flowers. The tree can grow up to 30 meters tall and has a broad, spreading canopy with leaves that resemble the shape of a hand. Each leaf has 5 to 7 leaflets that are around 5-15 cm long and 3-10 cm wide.In the spring and summer months, the Illawarra Flame Tree produces large clusters of bright red flowers that can cover the entire canopy of the tree, creating a spectacular display. Each flower is around 4-5 cm long and has five petals.The Illawarra Flame Tree is a hardy tree that is drought-tolerant once established and can grow in a wide range of soil types, making it a popular choice for landscaping in hot and dry regions. The tree's wood is lightweight and not particularly strong, so it is not commonly used for timber production.The seeds of the tree are edible and were traditionally used by indigenous Australians as a food source. The seeds were roasted, and the kernels were eaten, or ground into a paste to make a type of bread. The tree is also important to Australian Indigenous cultures, with some tribes using the tree's flowers for medicinal purposes, and its wood for making tools and musical instruments.