Brachychiton rupestris Brachychiton rupestris Botanical Name: Brachychiton rupestris Common Names: Queensland Bottle Tree, Narrow Leaved Bottle Tree, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Deciduous Plant Type: Trees Plant Habit: Irregular Shape, Open Canopy, Upright Description: Unique ornamental feature tree with a distinctive trunk. Native to northern Australia a tough drought drought tolerant tree that stores water within the trunk giving it the swollen shape that starts to show after about 5-8 years of age. Tolerant to a range of dramatic climate conditions, the tree will drop its leaves before it sets flowering. A significant tree in aboriginal culture with many uses. Can be used as a effective bonsai specimen. Mature Height: 10-25m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 4-10m Soil Type: Any, Well Drained Family Name: Sterculiaceae Landscape Use(s): Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Feature, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Container / Pot, Shade Tree Origin: Australia Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Yellow, Red Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: A very tough low maintenance tree that will tolerate a range of conditions. Just Flowering Season: Spring, Summer ensure that the bark of the tree is protected from any damage and that mulch is not Fruit: Yes piled against trunk to reduce any chance of trunk infection. Requirements: Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low, Medium / Moderate Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.