Queensland Bottle Tree
Brachychiton Rupestris
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Malvaceae
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