Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
बोतल ट्री
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Flaschenbaum
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Bottle Tree
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Juniperus
brachychiton
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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.