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Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) 130mm

Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) 130mm

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Iconic Australian Native with a Distinctive Bottle-Shaped Trunk

The Queensland Bottle Tree is a remarkable Australian native known for its thick, bottle-shaped trunk used to store water during drought. Native to Queensland’s semi-arid regions, this tree is both sculptural and practical—ideal for water-wise landscapes, feature plantings, and wildlife gardens.

Key Characteristics

  • Botanical Name: Brachychiton rupestris

  • Common Name: Queensland Bottle Tree

  • Form: Deciduous to semi-evergreen tree

  • Trunk: Swollen “bottle” base develops with age, typically after several years

  • Height: Grows 10–20 metres tall in the ground; smaller in containers

  • Foliage: Glossy, narrow leaves that may drop in dry or cool seasons

  • Flowers: Small, bell-shaped cream to yellow flowers in spring to summer

  • Habitat Value: Provides shade and habitat for birds and native fauna

Care Instructions

  • Light: Full sun is essential for strong trunk development and healthy foliage

  • Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply but infrequently

  • Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or loamy soils; tolerant of poor soils

  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; can be container-grown for bonsai or patio use

  • Temperature: Suited to warm, dry climates; frost-tolerant when mature

  • Maintenance: Low-maintenance; prune lightly to shape if needed

The Queensland Bottle Tree is a low-maintenance, visually stunning tree that brings structure, resilience, and a touch of the outback to any garden.

The Queensland Bottle Tree is a low-maintenance, visually stunning tree that brings structure, resilience, and a touch of the outback to any garden.

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