Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Juneberry
In German
Flaschenbaum
Felsenbirnen
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Amelanchier
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Amelanchier
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Juneberry
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Juneberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Juneberry Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Juneberry are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Juneberry
Care of Bottle Tree and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.