Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Morus nigra, Black Mulberry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Orange, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Morus alba
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
White mulberry, Mulberry
In German
Flaschenbaum
Maulbeere
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Mûre
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Mora
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Μούρο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
amoreira
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Morwa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
moro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Mulberry
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Mulberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Mulberry Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Mulberry are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Mulberry
Care of Bottle Tree and Mulberry 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 Mulberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.