Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree

• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Rural Property Planting
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Street Tree

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 5m – 10m

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree frost tolerant?

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Brachychiton populneus produces clusters of cream to pale-pink bell-shaped flowers through summer. The blooms are lightly speckled and sit among the foliage, offering a subtle yet attractive seasonal display before giving way to woody seed pods.

Does Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Bell-shaped

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree is Native to Native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, where it grows naturally in dry inland regions and open woodlands.

Its flowers attract native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, while the dense canopy provides shelter for small birds. The seed pods also support insects and seed-eating wildlife, contributing to a biodiverse and resilient garden ecosystem.

Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Brachychiton populneus performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can become stressed in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures and develops its characteristic high drought resilience.

Is Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Brachychiton populneus develops exceptional drought tolerance. Its swollen trunk stores water, allowing it to thrive in hot, dry and low-maintenance landscapes with minimal supplementary watering.