Lovely Tree with Black Pods

kimventresca · 9th May 2011, 09:27 AM

This lovely tree is located on my block in Beirut, Lebanon, and I am curious as to what the pods are and if they can be used- but that would require a Tree ID! Thanks for your help!

Eric Frei · 9th May 2011, 09:37 AM

Looks like Brachychiton acerifolius, Australian native Illawarra Flame Tree.... do check other ssp though.

redmower · 9th May 2011, 07:32 PM

Kim V

If you don't already know - the seed pods usually contain a lot of fine hairs that are very irritating to soft skin, like in between your fingers.

The tree Eric named has a terrific display of red flowers in our spring. Drops its leaves to flower. They stand out magnificently above the canopy in the rain-forest where they grow naturally.

Similar species we also have in Australia will have white or cream flowers.

Red

9th May 2011, 09:27 AM	#1
kimventresca I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3	Lovely Tree with Black Pods This lovely tree is located on my block in Beirut, Lebanon, and I am curious as to what the pods are and if they can be used- but that would require a Tree ID! Thanks for your help! Attached Thumbnails

9th May 2011, 09:37 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Lovely Tree with Black Pods Looks like Brachychiton acerifolius, Australian native Illawarra Flame Tree.... do check other ssp though. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

9th May 2011, 07:32 PM	#3
redmower Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2010 Location: sub-tropical Queensland Posts: 75	Re: Lovely Tree with Black Pods Kim V If you don't already know - the seed pods usually contain a lot of fine hairs that are very irritating to soft skin, like in between your fingers. The tree Eric named has a terrific display of red flowers in our spring. Drops its leaves to flower. They stand out magnificently above the canopy in the rain-forest where they grow naturally. Similar species we also have in Australia will have white or cream flowers. Red

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