Comments on: Brachychiton Rupestris, the Queensland Bottle Tree

By: admin

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:47:39 +0000

I’ve be told that bottle trees like a high nitrogen fertiliser in spring. This will help. Plus for any plant, soil preparation will always assist with root growth and as such overall growth. Roots always grow easier in a free, lighter soil. If the soil is heavy or compacted freeing it up will help. Also if they are stand alone and don’t have other plants in the vicinity that are competing they will grow quicker.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:19:38 +0000

I always suggest if to anyone contemplating planting a tree near a brick wall, especially if it is near your house to seek professional advice. My rule of thumb is don’t plant any type of tree near your house.

By: Vesna

Vesna — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:15:47 +0000

Hi I would like to plant bottle trees down my drive way I have just purchased the trees and they are 1metre tall how quickly do they grow

By: Vesna

Vesna — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:10:16 +0000

The tree -Brachychitron rupestris does it have large roots are they invasive -worried about brick wall that is nearby

By: admin

admin — Sat, 28 May 2011 23:18:38 +0000

Hi Angela, My Bottle Tree here in Melbourne is has grow from a seedling to 2.5m in 4 years. Most of the growth has occurred over the last 12months since the rains have returned. I’ve been told water and a high nitrogen fertiliser will increase the growth rate. In Brisbane though, you would expect yours to grow quicker. Probably the best place to go to get you answers would be here. http://www.bottletrees.info/ They’re certainly a beautiful tree.

By: Angela Fowell

Angela Fowell — Sat, 28 May 2011 08:07:17 +0000

Hi, I am very interested in planting a bottle tree in our back yard as a feature. From a 140mm pot how long would it take to get at least 3m tall. I live in Brisbane. Good well drained soil and about 80% sun throughout the day. Thankyou for your help