Bottle Tree

Inkberry

About Bottle Tree and Inkberry

Bottle Tree

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Australia

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

303

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

ILEX glabra

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

Inkberry

In German

Flaschenbaum

Inkberry

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Inkberry

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Inkberry

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Inkberry

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Inkberry

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

inkberry

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Aquifoliales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

30600

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Inkberry

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Inkberry. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Inkberry has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bottle Tree and Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Inkberry

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Inkberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Bottle Tree and Inkberry Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Inkberry are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Inkberry

Care of Bottle Tree and Inkberry 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 Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.