Brachychiton populneus
Bottle Tree, Kurrajong
Description
This evergreen tree will grow 25-75' tall and produces white blooms that are magenta on the inside. It is very drought tolerant and does best in full sun.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Width Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Green, Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Parking Strip, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.