Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
Australia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
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 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
slash pine
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
बोतल ट्री
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Flaschenbaum
In French
slash pine
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
pino slash
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Bottle Tree
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Slash Pine and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Slash Pine and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Slash Pine and Bottle Tree
Care of Slash Pine and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.