Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Brown, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
इमली का पेड़
In German
Flaschenbaum
Tamarinde
In French
Bouteille Arbre
tamarinier
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
tamarindo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
tamarindo
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Utrem ligno
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Tamarind tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Tamarind tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Tamarind 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.