Bottle Tree

Silverthorn

About Bottle Tree and Silverthorn

Bottle Tree

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Australia

China, Japan

Types

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Number of Varieties

305

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,743.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,500.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Orange Red

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

Silverthorn

In Hindi

बोतल ट्री

Silverthorn

In German

Flaschenbaum

Silverthorn

In French

Bouteille Arbre

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Árbol de la botella

Silverthorn

In Greek

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Bottle Tree

Silverthorn

In Polish

Butelka Drzewo

Silverthorn

In Latin

Utrem ligno

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Rhamnales

Family

Sterculiaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

brachychiton

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

3070

1 27800

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Properties of Bottle Tree and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Silverthorn. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Silverthorn

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

Bottle Tree and Silverthorn Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Silverthorn are as follows:

Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Bottle Tree and Silverthorn

Care of Bottle Tree and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.