Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
crimson pygmy
In German
Flaschenbaum
crimson pygmy
In French
Bouteille Arbre
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Utrem ligno
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Ranunculales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Bottle Tree and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.