Brachychiton rupestris
“Qld Bottletree”
TREE 12 TO 20 METRES TALLSemi-deciduous, ornamental shade tree with prominent bottle-shaped trunk. Variable foliage, small, unspectacular yellow flowers appear in Summer. Useful indoor plant. Frost hardy. Bottle shape appears after 5 to 7 years.
Suitability | |
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Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
Family | Malvaceae |
Aspect | Sun or Shade |
Soil | Adaptable |
Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
Features | |
Black Cracking Soils Plants, Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants, Clay Tolerant Species, Drought Tolerant Species, Fire Resistant Plants, Frost Tolerant Plants, Indoor Plants, Native Fodder Trees | |
Localities | |
Dalby and surrounds, Ipswich area, Pine Rivers |