Archive for December, 2007

This is one of the Kurrajongs. I am not sure of the name as some seem to be lumped under the title Brachychiton diversifolius. This is the lovely sight at the entrance to a country town near here. The rainfall is a little more and is more reliable. I guess the pH of the soil is less there also which would make a big difference to the growth rate and ultimate size.

This is a tree of lower rainfall areas and quite harsh summer conditions, appearing in western New South Wales.

The flowers are like small bells in this delightful bright pink colour, followed by black boat shaped seed pods. Last week there was a carpet of spent flowers under the canopy of the tree.