Life Span
Biennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Australia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Minimum Width
1,500.00 cm
  
11
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
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
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Not Available, 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
Not Available
  
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
  
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
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
  
Carpinaceae
  
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: Not Available
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
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.