Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
हिम चम्पा
In German
Flaschenbaum
Magnolienbaum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
magnolia
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
magnólia
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Magnolia Tree 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 Magnolia Tree pruning is done 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 Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.