Brachychiton rupestris – The Iconic Queensland Bottle Tree 130mm

Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) 🌿
An iconic Australian native with bold character and unbeatable resilience

Bring timeless Australian beauty to your landscape with the Queensland Bottle Tree—famous for its dramatic, bottle-shaped trunk that stores water naturally, allowing it to thrive through long dry periods. This striking native tree is both a visual showpiece and a practical choice, offering shade, structure, and year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Native to central Queensland, Brachychiton rupestris features glossy green foliage that forms a dense, cooling canopy. From late spring through summer, it produces soft cream to yellow bell-shaped flowers, adding gentle colour while attracting birds and beneficial insects—making it a standout ornamental tree with real ecological value.

 Key Features

• Distinctive Swollen Trunk – A bold architectural feature and natural water reservoir

• Extremely Drought-Tolerant – Ideal for dry, warm climates once established

• Seasonal Cream-Yellow Flowers – Adds subtle beauty and wildlife appeal

• Long-Lived & Versatile – Grows up to 20m; suitable for gardens, parks, and rural landscapes

• Wildlife Friendly – Supports native birds and insects

 Care Guide

• Light: Full sun for best growth and form

• Soil: Well-drained preferred; adapts to many soil types

• Water: Regular watering when young; very drought-hardy when mature

• Climate: Best in warm to dry regions; adaptable to cooler areas

• Maintenance: Very low—minimal pruning required

 Why You’ll Love It

The Queensland Bottle Tree is more than a tree—it’s a living symbol of Australia’s natural resilience. With its sculptural trunk, lush canopy, and seasonal blooms, it delivers powerful visual impact while remaining tough, sustainable, and easy to care for. A perfect choice for anyone seeking a statement tree that will thrive for generations.

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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