Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ACACIA salicina
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Cooba, Willow Acacia
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
willow acacia
In German
Flaschenbaum
Weiden Akazie
In French
Bouteille Arbre
saule acacia
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
acacia sauce
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
ιτιά ακακίας
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
salgueiro de acácia
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
wierzba akacji
In Latin
Utrem ligno
lignis salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Willow Acacia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia
Care of Bottle Tree and Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.