Brachychiton populneus

Kurrajong

Commonly called bottletrees, this genus has species with swollen trunks. Some swell at ground level, others have a bulge in the middle. Some have red or scarlet flowers. The clusters of woody canoe-shaped fruits are used in arrangements. However, they produce litter. Drought-tolerant, these species are grown in Florida's high pinelands. Prone to root rot if overwatered. Young plants need supplemental water and are more frost-tender.

The trunk is broad at the base and tapers quickly. The branches are covered with glossy evergreen leaves that shimmer in the breeze. Small white flowers are inconspicuous. Use as a screen or high windbreak.

Attributes - Brachychiton populneus

Plant Type: Tree

Bloom Season: Mid Spring

Flower Color: Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 50 ft. to 70 ft.

Width: 70 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 8, 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Whiteflies.

Related Plants

Brachychiton acerifolius

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