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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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Photos (140)

Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is a captivating addition to any landscape design; this Australian native features glossy green, image 93
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — reaching up to 40-50 feet in height; exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle - utilized for water
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Consideration for planting location is key; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 104
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers full sun and offers moderate drought tolerance; exhibits a, image 90
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — making it highly drought-tolerant; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 68
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — It is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning; this Australian native features glossy green, image 109
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — is a captivating addition to any landscape design; this Australian native features glossy green, image 65
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — red flowers in the garden; exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle - utilized for water, image 82
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — which are narrow and pointed; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — making it highly drought-tolerant
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes for its unique form and minimal maintenance needs; decorative, image 63
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — as long as they are not waterlogged.<br><br>When informing the client; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Its spread is approximately 20-30 feet; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — commonly referred to as the Bottle Tree or Kurrajong
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — highlight the low-maintenance nature of the Bottle Tree; it is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning, image 80
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 87
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — It is pest-resistant and requires minimal pruning; this Australian native features glossy green, image 81
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — tree with red blooms; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11, image 111
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes for its unique form and minimal maintenance needs; decorative, image 91
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — exhibits a distinctive swollen trunk that resembles a bottle - utilized for water storage; decorative, image 95
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — Ideal as a focal point in spacious landscapes for its unique form and minimal maintenance needs; decorative
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped cream to reddish flowers in spring/summer; this Australian native, image 89
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — tree with red blooms; decorative touch.<br><br>It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Populneus) — the tree is adorned with bell-shaped creamy-white or pale pink flowers; this Australian native features, image 101
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