Brachychiton discolor F.Muell.

A medium sized tree. It grows 10-24 m high. It can spread 6-8 m wide. It has a stout trunk. The bark is greenish. The young branches are hairy. It loses its leaves for a short time. The leaves have 3-7 lobes and are dull green. They are hairy and 10-20 cm long by 10-20 cm wide. The flowers are dull pink or red. They are bell shaped. They are 3 cm long. They occur in small clusters. The fruit are boat shaped follicles. They are brown and woody and 7-12 cm long.

A subtropical plant. It is native to E and N Australia. They can grow in a range of soils and climates. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sunlight. It can stand light frosts. It grows up to 1,500 m above sea level. Melbourne Botanical gardens. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Plants can be grown from seed or grafting. Seed remain viable for several years.