Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Australia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Lawn
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
बोतल ट्री
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Flaschenbaum
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Corypheae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree
Care of Windmill Palm and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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.