Brachychiton rupestris
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Family Name:
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Sterculiaceae |
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Common Name:
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Queensland Bottle Tree |
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Size:
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10 – 20m tall. Smaller in cultivation x 5 – 12m wide |
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Growth Rate:
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Slow |
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Description:
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A large native tree with cream bell shaped flowers with red markings from September to November. Variable leaf shape, ranging from narrow and elliptic to deeply lobed. The upper side is glossy green with a pale underside. Position: Full sun and well drained soils. |
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Position:
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Full sun, in moist, well-drained soils. |
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Care:
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Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established, then as required. Plant in a well mulched garden. Fertilise with a low phosphorous fertiliser annually. |
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Features:
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• Characteristic trunk • Very hardy • Feature tree |
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Sizes Grown:
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30cm, 40cm, 60cm |
