This hardy and adaptable large tree is one of Australia’s most interesting looking, and would make a great talking point for a larger garden, park or property. The name of bottle tree perfectly describes the shape of the trunk, which can reach a couple of metres in diameter, and acts as a water store. The bottle shape develops after around 5 to 10 years. It will drop its leaves before flowering.
The bottle tree does well on a wide range of soils, liking a well drained soil best. Once established it can take some frost, as well as withstanding high temperatures and drought.
Brachychiton rupestris – Queensland Bottle Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large tree
Common Name - Queensland Bottle Tree
Scientific Name - Brachychiton rupestris
Family - Sterculiaceae
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Minimum Height - 18
Maximum Height - 20
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 12
Flower Colour - Cream, Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Plant Usage - Feature plant, Wow factor
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Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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