Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Aaraar
In German
Flaschenbaum
Wacholder
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Juniperus
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Jałowiec
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Juniperus
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Juniper
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Juniper Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Juniper are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Juniper
Care of Bottle Tree and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.