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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

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.