Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Willow Oak
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
बोतल ट्री
In German
Overcup Oak
Flaschenbaum
In French
Overcup Oak
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Oryza
Utrem ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Quercus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Willow Oak and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Willow Oak and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Willow Oak and Bottle Tree
Care of Willow Oak and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak 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.