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Brachychiton populneus

Bottle Tree, Kurrajong

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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

Leaf Season

Evergreen

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.