Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Flaschenbaum
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Bouteille Arbre
érable rayé
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
arce rayado
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
plátano listrada
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
paski klonu
In Latin
Utrem ligno
alba acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Moosewood Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Moosewood Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Moosewood 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 Moosewood 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 Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.