Bottle Tree

Birch

About Bottle Tree and Birch

Bottle Tree

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Australia

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

भोज पत्र

In German

Flaschenbaum

Birke

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Abedul

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

bétula

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Brzoza

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fagales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3034

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Birch? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Birch. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Birch

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Bottle Tree and Birch Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Birch are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Bottle Tree and Birch

Care of Bottle Tree and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.