Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Silverberry
बोतल ट्री
In German
Silverberry
Flaschenbaum
In French
Silverberry
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Silverberry
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Silverberry
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Silverberry
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Silverberry
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Silverberry and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Silverberry and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Bottle Tree
Care of Silverberry and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Silverberry 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.