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Queensland Bottle Tree

Brachychiton Rupestris

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Overview

The Queensland Bottle Tree, Brachychiton rupestris, is a distinctive Australian native, renowned for its swollen trunk, up to 6 feet in diameter, acting as a water reservoir. It reaches heights of 30-60 feet with a canopy spread of 35-50 feet. Minimalist foliage unfolds into large, lobed leaves, while bell-shaped flowers adorn the tree in spring. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it requires well-drained soil and full sun.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type Tree
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — Minimalist foliage unfolds into large, lobed leaves, while bell-shaped flowers adorn the tree in spring
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — the Queensland Bottle Tree is an exceptional choice for an awe-inspiring garden centerpieceQueensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — though in cultivation it often remains smallerQueensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — scientifically known as Brachychiton rupestrisQueensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — is a distinctive and visually striking plant native to Australia; the Queensland Bottle Tree is anQueensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — acting as a water reservoirQueensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — pink flowers in the garden+42

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Malvaceae

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Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — Minimalist foliage unfolds into large, lobed leaves, while bell-shaped flowers adorn the tree in spring
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — the Queensland Bottle Tree is an exceptional choice for an awe-inspiring garden centerpiece
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — though in cultivation it often remains smaller
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — scientifically known as Brachychiton rupestris
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — is a distinctive and visually striking plant native to Australia; the Queensland Bottle Tree is an
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — acting as a water reservoir
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — pink flowers in the garden
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — acting as a water reservoir; adding a subtle yet captivating floral aspect to the yard.<br><br>Suitable for
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — With its low-maintenance requirements and resilient nature
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — though in cultivation it often remains smaller; it reaches heights of 30-60 feet with a canopy spread of
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — renowned for its swollen trunk
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — adding a subtle yet captivating floral aspect to the yard.<br><br>Suitable for USDA zones 9-11
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — variable leaves which are typically deep green
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — tree with pink blooms
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — tree for full or half
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — scientifically known as Brachychiton rupestris; adding a subtle yet captivating floral aspect to the
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — Its trunk swells to remarkable proportions; adding a subtle yet captivating floral aspect to the
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — It reaches heights of 30-60 feet with a canopy spread of 35-50 feet; the Queensland Bottle Tree is an
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — It reaches heights of 30-60 feet with a canopy spread of 35-50 feet
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — reaching up to 13 - 20 feet in girth
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it requires well-drained soil and full sun
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — making it suitable for medium-sized gardens; its trunk swells to remarkable proportions
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — renowned for its swollen trunk; its trunk swells to remarkable proportions
Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) — providing a natural storage system for water that enables the tree to endure drought conditions
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