Brachychiton populneus

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Bottle Tree, Kurrajong

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer/Sea Tree

Description

This semievergreen tree will grow quickly to 40' x 30'. Leaves are bright green 4'"to 8" long. Produces tubular white blooms that are magenta on the inside. Blooms are followed by large brown woody seed pods that contain yellow popcorn-like seeds. It is very drought tolerant and does best in full sun.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Green, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.