Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Flaschenbaum
Tulpenbaum
In French
Bouteille Arbre
tulipier
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Magnoliales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Tulip Tree
Care of Bottle Tree and Tulip 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
