Bottle Tree Brachychiton rupestris Australian Native | X 10 Seeds
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Common Name: Queensland Bottle Tree
Scientific Name: Brachychiton rupestris
Life Cycle: Evergreen
Remarks: Slow growing drought tolerant small to medium tree that has a bulbous trunk, hence the name bottle tree.
Leaves are dropped before flowering occurs from October to December. Adaptable from tropical to temperate climates. Traditional bush tucker.
Cream bell flowers bloom at the end of Spring and then produces amazing large seed pods.
Needs protection from frosts.
Endemic to Queensland.
Plant Height: 18-20m high and 6m wide.
When: Spring + Autumn are best, but can be sown all year.
Sowing Depth + Method: Soak overnight in almost boiling water, once the seed is swollen it is ready for sowing. Raise seedlings.
Spacing: 10m+ apart
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 10-31 days @ 20-24 degrees
Approx Number of Seeds: 10
View our Growing Australian Native From Seed blog here.
Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA
When to Sow in your climate
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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