The tree selection was important, Nolan says. I wanted to do three so that it felt like a installment and led you to the house. Evergreen Brachychiton acerifolius, commonly known as Illawarra flame trees, line up against Cor-ten steel siding. Nolan chose this species because it is very drought tolerant, tidy, and unusual in San Francisco. Plus, it coordinated well with an espaliated
&#8\2\20;The tree selection was important,&#8\2\2\1; Nolan says. &#8\2\20;I wanted to do three so that it felt like an installment and led you to the house.&#8\2\2\1; Evergreen Brachychiton acerifolius, commonly known as Illawarra flame trees, line up against Cor-ten steel siding. Nolan chose this species because it&#8\2\17;s very drought tolerant, tidy, and unusual in San Francisco. Plus, it coordinated well with an espaliered fig nearby. Brachychiton branches at a 45-degree angle and will develop a bulbous trunk over time. Dramatic red flowers broom in mid to late fall.