Bottle Tree

Black Birch

About Bottle Tree and Black Birch

Bottle Tree

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Australia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3040

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Flaschenbaum

Schwarze Birke

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Niger 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

Number of Species

3040

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Black Birch. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Black 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 Black 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Black Birch

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

Bottle Tree and Black Birch Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Black Birch are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Black Birch

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