Brachychiton populneus
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Kurrajong Bottle Tree
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 50' x 30' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Insignificant |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Desert Conditions, Drought Resistant |
| Container Sizes | #5, #15, 24" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Conical, Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Brachychiton populneus Bottle Tree is a small to medium sized tree found naturally in Australia in a diversity of habitats from wetter coastal districts to semi-arid interiors of the country. The extended trunk is a water storage device used for survival in a warm dry climate. The bell-shaped flowers are variable in color (pale to pink) while the leaves vary considerably in shape. The leaves are either simple and pointed or may be 3 – 9 lobed. Saplings grow from a drought and fire resistant tap-rooted tuber. Evergreen tree to 50′ Excellent shade tree for deserts windbreaks. A brachychiton populneus in Orange is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 41 feet high with a trunk circumference of 89 inches and a crown spread of 43 feet.
