| Tree |
Brachychiton rupestris
Queensland Bottle Tree
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| Description | This is a small to medium sized tree with a characteristic bulbous trunk which gives rise to the common 'bottle tree' name. Leaves are about 100 mm long and may have entire margins or be deeply lobed. The bell-shaped flowers are followed by seed capsules which contain many large seeds. | ||
| Foliage |
Evergreen
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| Form |
Broad-domed
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| Mature Size | 15 x 5m | ||
| Uses | A magnificent looking tree for lawns or large parks and gardens. Does require a large space as this tree can can grow quite large. | ||
| Position & Soil | This is a slow growing tree. The bottle shaped trunk may start to be noticeable at around 5-8 years of age. It tolerates a range of soils. Propagation from seed is relatively easy without any pretreatment. The seeds are surrounded in the capsule by irritant hairs and are best collected using gloves. | ||
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| Pot sizes in production |
• 200L (2.8-3.5m) |
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| Substitutes | − | ||
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