Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Wintersweet
In German
Flaschenbaum
Wintersweet
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
wintersweet
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
wintersweet
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Wintersweet
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Wintersweet
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Wintersweet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Wintersweet Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Wintersweet are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Wintersweet
Care of Bottle Tree and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.