Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ACER campestre
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
फील्ड मेपल
In German
Flaschenbaum
Feld-Ahorn
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Maple terrain
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
arce de campo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
bordo de campo
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Klon polny
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Field Maple
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Field Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Field Maple Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Field Maple are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Field Maple
Care of Bottle Tree and Field Maple 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 Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.