Bottle Tree

Pawpaw

About Bottle Tree and Pawpaw

Bottle Tree

Pawpaw

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Australia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Number of Varieties

308

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm1,371.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

Purple, Burgundy, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

ASIMINA triloba

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Pawpaw

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

गंदा संयंत्र

In German

Flaschenbaum

Papaya Pflanze

In French

Bouteille Arbre

usine de papaye

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

planta de la papaya

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

φυτό pawpaw

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

planta mamão

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

pawpaw roślin

In Latin

Utrem ligno

quince herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Magnoliales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Annonaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Asimina Adans

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

309

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Pawpaw. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Pawpaw doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Pawpaw has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw

Season and care of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Pawpaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.

Bottle Tree and Pawpaw Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw

Care of Bottle Tree and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.