Brachychiton rupestris – The Iconic Queensland Bottle Tree 130mm

Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) – Iconic Australian Beauty

Introduce a true Australian icon to your landscape with the majestic Queensland Bottle Tree, renowned for its distinctive, bottle-shaped trunk that naturally stores water—an incredible adaptation for surviving long, dry seasons. This hardy, drought-tolerant species brings structure, shade, and character to gardens of all sizes, from suburban backyards to expansive rural properties.

Native to central Queensland, this impressive tree displays glossy green foliage, forming a dense canopy that provides generous shade. In late spring to summer, it produces creamy yellow, bell-shaped flowers, adding subtle bursts of colour while attracting birds, insects, and native wildlife—making it both ornamental and ecologically valuable.

Key Features

• Signature Swollen Trunk: A striking visual centrepiece that doubles as a natural water reservoir

• Drought-Tolerant & Hardy: Very low-maintenance once established

• Seasonal Cream-Yellow Flowers: Blooms during late spring to summer

• Long-Lived & Versatile: Suitable for parks, urban landscapes, and rural properties; can grow up to 20m tall

• Wildlife-Friendly: Provides essential habitat and food sources for native fauna

Care Tips

Light: Full sun; needs open space to reach its full shape and size
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to a wide range of soil conditions
Water: Water regularly while young; becomes extremely drought-tolerant when mature
Climate: Thrives in warm to dry regions; surprisingly adaptable to cooler climates
Maintenance: Minimal pruning; shape only when necessary

Why You’ll Love It

The Queensland Bottle Tree is more than just a feature plant—it’s a living piece of Australian heritage. With its dramatic trunk, lush canopy, and seasonal flowers, it delivers year-round interest while offering shade, structure, and habitat for local wildlife. Strong, resilient, and visually captivating, it’s the perfect choice for gardeners seeking a show-stopping, long-lived, and low-maintenance Australian native.

The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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