Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #5 slideshow Light: full sun to part

Light: full sun to part shade

down to 35ºF

looks beautiful on its own or as part of an arrangement

It is recommended for pick up and to note that they need to be brought home right away as when they are warmed they will become active and start looking for food

Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #5 slideshow Light: full sun to partBrachychiton 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