Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Elaeagnus multiflora
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In German
Flaschenbaum
Goumi
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Goumi
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Goumi
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Goumi
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Eau
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Woda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Goumi
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Goumi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Goumi Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Goumi are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Goumi
Care of Bottle Tree and Goumi 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 Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.