Origin
Australia
China, Japan
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Japanese Cedar
In German
Flaschenbaum
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
cedro japonés
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
japoński cedr
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Cedar season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar
Care of Bottle Tree and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar pruning is done 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.