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Brachychiton populneus

Bottle Tree, Kurrajong

Plant photo of: Brachychiton populneus
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Sea Tree

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.