Brachychiton populneus
Bottle Tree, Kurrajong
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.
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
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.