Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection Blooms: July

Blooms: July

Soil: light potting mix

Tolerant of urban soils and conditions

Fertilize: in early spring with slow-release fertilizer

Requires little to no pruning

Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection Blooms: JulyBrachychiton rupestris, the Queensland Bottletree, is a unique Australian native tree. Towering heights and a characteristic swollen barrel like trunk (caudex) forms with age. In cultivation, this makes a unique small specimen and can lend itself to unique specialty growing, such as in shallow bowls or pans to exaggerate its unique characteristics. Young plants, grown in pots, will take many years to develop these features, which will be less