Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Windmill Palm
In German
Flaschenbaum
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Windmill Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm
Care of Bottle Tree and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.