Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Flaschenbaum
Hedge Bambus
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Bottle Tree and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.