Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
firethorn
In German
Flaschenbaum
firethorn
In French
Bouteille Arbre
firethorn
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
firethorn
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
firethorn
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
firethorn
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
firethorn
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Firethorn
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Firethorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Firethorn Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Firethorn are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Firethorn
Care of Bottle Tree and Firethorn 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 Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.