queensland bottle tree
Brachychiton rupestris
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size20 to 40 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Queensland bottle tree (Brachychiton rupestris) is a tree for low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry soil of most types. It tolerates drought and grows well in acid, alkaline, or neutral soil. Expect a tall tree that can reach 20 to 40 feet.
Pairs well with Singleleaf pinyon, Spanish broom, Deergrass, and Orange bougainvillea.