Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Australia
Types
not available
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
southernwood
बोतल ट्री
In German
Eberraute
Flaschenbaum
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Southernwood
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Artemisia
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sterculioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Southernwood and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Southernwood and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Southernwood and Bottle Tree
Care of Southernwood and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.
