Bottle Tree

Brachychiton Populneus

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Overview

The Bottle Tree, Brachychiton populneus, is an evergreen with a distinctive swollen trunk, reaching up to 40-50 feet in height. Its spread is approximately 20-30 feet. This Australian native features glossy green, lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped cream to reddish flowers in spring/summer. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and offers moderate drought tolerance. Ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes for its unique form and minimal maintenance needs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is an evergreen with a distinctive swollen trunk

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is an evergreen with a distinctive swollen trunk

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — reaching up to 40-50 feet in height

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Its spread is approximately 20-30 feet

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — This Australian native features glossy green

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped cream to reddish flowers in spring/summer

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and offers moderate drought tolerance

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–50 Ft.

Classification

Family: Malvaceae

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Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — resembling those of the poplar - hence the species name 'populneus'

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is an evergreen with a distinctive swollen trunk

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — reaching up to 40-50 feet in height

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Its spread is approximately 20-30 feet

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — This Australian native features glossy green

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped cream to reddish flowers in spring/summer

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and offers moderate drought tolerance

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes for its unique form and minimal maintenance needs

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — commonly referred to as the Bottle Tree or Kurrajong

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is a captivating addition to any landscape design

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — offering both visual appeal and adaptability

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle - utilized for water storage

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — making it highly drought-tolerant

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — The Bottle Tree can reach lofty heights of up to 50 feet with a canopy spread of up to 30 feet

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — making it an excellent focal point or shade provider in larger gardens.<br><br>Foliage consists of glossy

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — which are narrow and pointed

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — the tree is adorned with bell-shaped creamy-white or pale pink flowers

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — preferring full to partial sun and well-draining soil

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Consideration for planting location is key

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — as the tree's extensive root system needs adequate space to develop

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — the Bottle Tree can tolerate a range of soil types

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — as long as they are not waterlogged.<br><br>When informing the client

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — highlight the low-maintenance nature of the Bottle Tree

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