Brachychiton rupestris – Queensland Bottle Tree

Brachychiton rupestris - bottle tree
Brachychiton rupestris - bottle tree

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.

Family : Sterculiaceae

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Plant Type : Large tree

Width : 12

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Brachychiton rupestris

Common Name : Queensland Bottle Tree

Height : 20

Flower Color : Cream, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

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Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects