Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Paperbark tree
In German
Flaschenbaum
Paperbark tree
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Paperbark Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.