Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Jessamine
In German
Flaschenbaum
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cestrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Jessamine
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Jessamine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Jessamine Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Jessamine are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Jessamine
Care of Bottle Tree and Jessamine 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 Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.