Firmiana Species, Bonfire Tree, Colored Sterculia, Indian Almond
Firmianacolorata

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Firmiana (fer-mee-AY-nuh)
Species: colorata (kol-oh-RAY-tuh)

Synonym:Erythropsis colorata

Synonym:Sterculia colorata

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible