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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
