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Brachychiton rupestris
Queensland bottle tree
Brachychiton rupestris is a drought tolerant tree from Australia that forms thick "bottle" trunks. It is often confused with Baobab trees because of its unique shape, though this species is much hardier. This tree deroots easily, but be aware that this plant will grow rapidly once planted in the ground.
Brachychiton rupestris
Queensland bottle tree
Brachychiton rupestris is a drought tolerant tree from Australia that forms thick "bottle" trunks. It is often confused with Baobab trees because of its unique shape, though this species is much hardier. This tree deroots easily, but be aware that this plant will grow rapidly once planted in the ground.
Cold Tolerance:
15°F (-9°C)
Growth Rate:
Fast once established
Total Height:
40 ft
Habit:
Solitary trunk
Leaf Structure:
Canopy size:
Trunk width:
Up to 6 ft wide
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil requirements:
Tolerances:
Reproduction:
Water usage:
Low
HEat requirement:
Full sun
Hazards:
Seed pods contain glochids
Native origin:
Queensland, Australia
Further Reading:
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
