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Bottle Tree
Birch
About Birch and Bottle Tree


What is
Life Span
Biennial  
Biennial  
Type
Tree  
Tree  
Origin
Australia  
-  
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii  
Number of Varieties
30  
99+
60  
99+
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests  
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
4-7  
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 cm  
8
1,219.20 cm  
34
Minimum Width
1,500.00 cm  
11
762.00 cm  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red  
Yellow, Tan  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Early Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  
Average Water Needs, Medium  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
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 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  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution  
-  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
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
Yes  
Yes  
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
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
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  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malvales  
Fagales  
Family
Sterculiaceae  
Betulaceae  
Genus
brachychiton  
Betula  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Sterculieae  
-  
Subfamily
Sterculioideae  
Carpinaceae  
Number of Species
30  
99+
34  
99+
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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:

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.

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