Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Tamarack
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
टैमेरैक
In German
Flaschenbaum
tamarack
In French
Bouteille Arbre
tamarack
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
tamarack
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Tamarack
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Tamarack
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Tamarack
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Tamarack
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Tamarack
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Tamarack? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Tamarack. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Tamarack doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Tamarack 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 Tamarack and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Tamarack
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Tamarack season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Tamarack Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Tamarack are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Tamarack
Care of Bottle Tree and Tamarack 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 Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.