Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 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
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
नीलगिरी
In German
Flaschenbaum
Eukalyptus
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Eucalipto
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Eucalipto
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Sterculieae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Eucalyptus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus
Care of Bottle Tree and Eucalyptus 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 Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.