Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
cornelian चेरी
In German
Flaschenbaum
Kornelkirsche
In French
Bouteille Arbre
cornouiller
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Bottle Tree and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.