Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
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
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Silver Wattle
In German
Flaschenbaum
Silver Wattle
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Silver Wattle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle
Care of Bottle Tree and Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.