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Brachychiton populneus

Authority(Schott & Endl.) R. Br.
FamilyMagnoliopsida:Dilleniidae:Malvales:Sterculiaceae
SynonymsSterculia populnea
Common nameskurrajong
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Ecocrop code545



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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A medium sized evergreen or semi-deciduous tree 10-20 m in height, while the trunk may reach a diameter of 50-100 cm. In open situations the tree has a short, stocky bole and a dense crown of bright-green leaves. Heartwood light, soft, open textured and of poor strength and durability. USES The wood is used for lattice construction and as a softwood for interior furnishes. KILLING T Frost tender but tolerates moderately severe frost. GROWING PERIOD Perennial tree. COMMON NAMES Kurrajong, Bottle tree, Victorian bottle tree. FURTHER INF Kurrajong can reach a height of 8-20 m. It can be found at elevations between sea level and 1000 m. The latitudinal range in Australia is 17.5-37°S. The tree is drought hardy.
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SOURCES (B. populneus (Schott et Endl.) R. Br.)
Webb D 1984 pp 113 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, FER, SAL, LIG, KTMP, USE]
Sims D (pers. comm.)
INSPIRE species 30 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, FER, SAL, LIG, KTMP, USE]
Boland D 1984 pp 639-641 [TEMP, KTMP, RAIN, TEXT, DRA, USE]