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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 8–11Type Tree

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — resembling those of the poplar - hence the species name 'populneus'; it is pest-resistant and requires, image 100

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–50 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Malvaceae

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Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — as the tree's extensive root system needs adequate space to develop; this Australian native features glossy, image 77

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Its spread is approximately 20-30 feet; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, image 59

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — reaching up to 40-50 feet in height; exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle - utilized, image 58

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

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — This Australian native features glossy green; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 88

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — tree for full or half; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 112

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — red flowers in the garden; exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle - utilized for water, image 110

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

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is an evergreen with a distinctive swollen trunk; this Australian native features glossy green, image 85

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — as the tree's extensive root system needs adequate space to develop; this Australian native features glossy, image 105

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk, image 102

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — tree for full or half; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 84

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — It is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning; this Australian native features glossy green

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — the Bottle Tree can tolerate a range of soil types; exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — It is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning

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

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

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

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — commonly referred to as the Bottle Tree or Kurrajong; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — which are narrow and pointed; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, image 71

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — preferring full to partial sun and well-draining soil; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness, image 75

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — the tree is adorned with bell-shaped creamy-white or pale pink flowers; this Australian native features glossy green

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

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — This Australian native features glossy green; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 60

Photographs by 14 contributors

Luis Fernández García, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Andrew Hankey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0 · source
John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Lidine Mia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Nadiatalent, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Eureca, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Joy Engelman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
אבישי טייכר, CC BY 2.5 · source
Noeleen du Toit, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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