Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
बोतल ट्री
In German
cherry Plum
Flaschenbaum
In French
Prunus
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Prunus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree
Care of Cherry Plum and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and 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. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.