Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cork Oak
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Flaschenbaum
Kork Eiche
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
alcornoque
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
sobreiro
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Cork Oak
In Latin
Utrem ligno
sUBER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Corn Oak
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Corn Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Corn Oak Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Corn Oak are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Corn Oak
Care of Bottle Tree and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.