Brachychiton rupestris
Queensland Bottle Tree
This is a small to medium sized tree with a characteristic bulbous trunk which gives rise to the common 'bottle tree' name. Leaves are about 100 mm long and may have entire margins or be deeply lobed. The bell-shaped flowers are followed by seed capsules which contain many large seeds.
Uses
A magnificent looking tree for lawns or large parks and gardens.
Preferred Position & Soil
This is a slow growing tree. The bottle shaped trunk may start to be noticeable at around 5-8 years of age. It tolerates a range of soils.
Propagation from seed is relatively easy without any pretreatment. The seeds are surrounded in the capsule by irritant hairs and are best collected using gloves.
| Form | Broad-domed |
| Common Name | Queensland Bottle Tree |
| Family | Sterculiaceae |
| Mature Size | Height: 15m Width: 5m |
Categories
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Evergreen A plant that retains its leaves all year round. |
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Native Indigenous or occurring naturally in Australia. |
