Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Winter heath
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
बोतल ट्री
In German
Alpine Heath
Flaschenbaum
In French
Alpine Heath
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Utrem ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree
Care of Alpine Heath and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.