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Bottle Tree
Slippery Elm
About Slippery Elm and Bottle Tree


What is
Life Span
Biennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tree  
Tree  
Origin
Australia  
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada  
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong  
-  
Number of Varieties
30  
99+
20  
99+
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests  
Woodland Garden Canopy  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
3-11  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
10-1  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,743.20 cm  
8
1,830.00 cm  
22
Minimum Width
1,500.00 cm  
11
8.50 cm  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red  
Tan, Sandy Brown  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate  
Green, Sandy Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed  
oblong or obovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer  
-  
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  
Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Early Spring, Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering  
Average Water Needs  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
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, 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  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Blackspot mold  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Insignificant  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Beetles, Birds  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
Miscarriage, Rash  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds  
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  
Shade Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris  
ULMUS rubra  
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree  
Slippery Elm  
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री  
Slippery Elm  
In German
Flaschenbaum  
Rotulme  
In French
Bouteille Arbre  
Slippery Elm  
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella  
olmo resbaladizo  
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο  
Slippery Elm  
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree  
Slippery Elm  
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo  
Slippery Elm  
In Latin
Utrem ligno  
Lubricus Elm  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malvales  
Urticales  
Family
Sterculiaceae  
Ulmaceae  
Genus
brachychiton  
Ulmus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Sterculieae  
-  
Subfamily
Sterculioideae  
-  
Number of Species
30  
99+
20  
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Slippery Elm

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

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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Slippery Elm

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

Bottle Tree and Slippery Elm Physical Information

Bottle Tree and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Slippery Elm are as follows:

Care of Bottle Tree and Slippery Elm

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

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