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Bottle Tree, Kurrajong
Brachychiton populneus
Climate Resiliency
2 out of 5 stars
Evergreen tree with glossy green leaves. Leaf shape varies widely on the same tree. Attractive bell-shaped flowers with a cream colored exterior and cinnamon-dotted interior. Distinctive woody seed pods. Has a heavy trunk at base, tapering to the top. Do not remove shoots on newly planted trees as they shade the trunk, preventing sun-scald, and promote root development. Needs little pruning to keep it's shape. High litter; susceptible to Texas root rot. Keep somewhat moist until established. Water use low when established. Somewhat cold sensitive in our area.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Medium
- Water requirement: Medium, Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 25–35 Feet
- Width range: 18–22 Feet
- Growth rate: Fast, Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Brown, White, Red
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Brown, Yellow, Orange
- Fruit season: Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 25 °F
- Soil preference: Well Drained
- Canopy value: 236 ft²
- Native location: Australia
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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