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Today's bloom is Brush Kurrajong (Brachychiton discolor)

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Bloom of the Day for February 24th, 2011:

Brush Kurrajong
(Brachychiton discolor)

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Information:
Type of plant: Trees

Bloom color: Pink

Bloom time of year: Mid Summer

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 11

Height: over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

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pixie62560 wrote:
Zone envy again...but what a stunning tree!

MargaretK wrote:
Thanks for pointing that out, Kell. It's a fantastic specimen, isn't it, Pixie? It is still flowering, almost five months after coming into bloom. It's also getting more leaves every day. I've not seen a better specimen in Perth.

dem2rd wrote:
WOW!!!!

locakelly wrote:
Beautiful;o)

onewish1 wrote:
big time zone envy!!!

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