Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree)
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with many cream colored flower clusters covering the woody branches.
Botanical names: Brachychiton australis, Sterculia trichosiphon
Common name: Broad Leaved Bottletree
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Sterculioideae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large or medium tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsA fast growing shade deciduous tree. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.
Similar plants: Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree)
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- Brachychiton bidwillii (Little Kurrajong)
- Brachychiton discolor (Lacebark Kurrajong)
- Brachychiton megaphyllus (Giant-leaved Kurrajong )
- Brachychiton paradoxus (Red Kurrajong)
- Brachychiton populneus (Bottle Tree)
- Brachychiton rupestris (Queensland Bottle Tree)
- Brachychiton sp. (Bottle Tree)
- Firmiana colorata (Colored Sterculia)
- Firmiana simplex (Chinese Parasol Tree)
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) cluster of white star-shaped flowers with fuzzy texture
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with clusters of white star shaped flowers on woody branches
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) showing cream colored flower clusters among lobed green leaves on branches
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) green boat shaped fruit clusters hanging on the tree
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with white flowers and dark seed pods on slender branches.
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with clustered white flowers covering the bare tree branches
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with green fruit and tiny white flowers on woody stems
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) gray tree trunk rising from ground with dry grasses nearby.
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with abundant white flower clusters and large dark seed pods
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with many star-shaped creamy white flower clusters crowded together.
Brachychiton australis (Broad Leaved Bottletree) with lobed green leaves and small pale yellow flower clusters.
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