Description
Brachychiton rupestris, Queensland Bottle Tree, is a semi-deciduous small to medium sized tree with a distinctive bottle-shaped trunk. The leaves are green and about 100 mm long and may have entire margins or be deeply lobed. The bell-shaped yellow flowers are followed by seed capsules which contain many large seeds. A magnificent looking tree for lawns or large parks and gardens. Prefers a sunny, open position in well drained soil. Fertilise in spring. It requires a large space as this tree can can grow quite large. Brachychiton rupestris will grow to a height of 15m and a width of 5m.
| Common Name | Queensland Bottle Tree |
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| Plant Type | Deciduous / Native Australian Plant / Outdoor / Perennial / Tree |
| In highlights list | Yes |
| Range | Native Trees 2023 |
| Dimensions | 1500cm high x 500cm wide |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Wildlife Attracting | Yes |
| Australian Native | Yes |
| Deciduous | Yes |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowering Season | Spring / Summer |
| Botanical Genus | Brachychiton |
| Botanical Species | rupestris |
| Flower Type | Campanulate – Bell Shaped, With The Segments Gently Flaring |
| Foliage Type | Lobed – Deeply Indented Margins |
| Width | 500 cm |
| Height | 1500 cm |
