Brachychiton rupestrisis a unique and iconic tree native to Queensland, Australia.It's instantly recognizable for its distinctive bottle-shaped trunk, which serves as a water storage organ, enabling it to thrive in the harsh, arid conditions of its natural habitat.
Appearance
Trunk: The most striking feature is the swollen, bottle-like trunk, which can grow to an impressive diameter of up to 3.5 meters (11 feet). The bark is grey and deeply fissured.
Leaves: The leaves are variable in shape, ranging from simple and lance-shaped to deeply lobed, and are dark green in color. The tree is deciduous, shedding its leaves during the dry season.
Flowers: Small, bell-shaped flowers in creamy-yellow or greenish hues appear in clusters during the spring and summer months.
Growth Habits and Care
Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure.
Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil. Tolerant of poor, rocky soils.
Watering: Once established, it's highly drought-tolerant.
Temperature: Adapted to hot, dry climates and can withstand light frosts.
Additional Information:
It's an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscaping.
The tree provides habitat and food for native wildlife.
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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