Brachychiton populneus
Bottletree
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Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Description
B. populneus grows moderately to heights of 30 to 50 feet tall, and 30 feet wide. It bears clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers in late spring, which are only noticeable close up. It is frequently used as a shade tree and as a screen or windbreak.
Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Blooming
Blooms best after a dry winter. In summer, produces cymes of red or pink bell-shaped, bowl-shaped, or saucer-shaped flowers.
Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Growth
Evergreen or deciduous trees. Brachychiton does best in full sun. Can reach as tall as 60 ft. tall. Some species are hardy to 25F/-4C. In less hardy areas, grow Brachychiton in a temperate or warm greenhouse.
Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Planting
As soon as ripe, sow seeds at 61-64F (16-18C). Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, hardwood cuttings in early fall. Propagate with bottom heat.
Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Pest
Spider mites may cause problems, especially under glass.
Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Interesting facts
Brachychiton are evergreen or deciduous trees. About 30 species currently exist in dry to moist tropical forests. They are called "Bottleneck" trees because some species possess bottle-shaped trunks.
Bottletree (Brachychiton populneus) - Soil and irrigation
Needs well drained soil and little to moderate water. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
