Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Flaschenbaum
Red Maple Tree
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Maple Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Red Maple 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
