Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Whitebark Pine
In German
Flaschenbaum
Whitebark Pine
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Pin à écorce blanche
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Whitebark pino
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Whitebark Pine
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Whitebark Pine
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Whitebark Pine
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Pinus albicaulis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Whitebark Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Whitebark Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
- Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Care of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine
Care of Bottle Tree and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.