Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Ironbark
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Ironbark
In German
Flaschenbaum
Ironbark
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Ironbark
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Ironbark
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Ironbark
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Ironbark
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Ironbark
Family
Sterculiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Ironbark
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Ironbark season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Ironbark Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Ironbark are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Ironbark
Care of Bottle Tree and Ironbark 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 Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.