Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Chokecherry
In German
Flaschenbaum
Chokecherry
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Chokecherry
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Chokecherry
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Chokecherry
In Latin
Utrem ligno
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Chokecherry
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Chokecherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Chokecherry Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Chokecherry are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Chokecherry
Care of Bottle Tree and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.