Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Abelia
In German
Flaschenbaum
Abelia
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Abelia
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Abelia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Abelia
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Abelia
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Bottle Tree and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Abelia. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Abelia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bottle Tree and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Abelia
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Abelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Abelia Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Abelia are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bottle Tree and Abelia
Care of Bottle Tree and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.