Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Yellow peach, White peach, Clingstone
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, Green, Light Green, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PRUNUS persica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Peach
In German
Flaschenbaum
Pfirsich
In French
Bouteille Arbre
pêche
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
melocotón
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
pêssego
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
brzoskwinia
In Latin
Utrem ligno
persici
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Peach
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Peach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peach is Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peach is Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Peach Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Peach height is 1,005.84 cm and width 15.24 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Peach are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Peach
Care of Bottle Tree and Peach 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 Peach pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove all watersprouts, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.