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Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris
Few native trees command attention the way the Queensland Bottle Tree does. Its dramatically swollen trunk is a sculptural presence that no planted structure can replicate, only time and nature produce it. In advanced stock form, that presence arrives immediately.
Why Queensland Bottle Tree
Architectural Trunk Form: The distinctive bottle-shaped base is one of the most recognisable silhouettes in the Australian landscape, delivering immediate visual weight and character.
Exceptional Drought Tolerance: Water stored within the trunk sustains the tree through extended dry periods, making it well-suited to low-irrigation and water-sensitive projects.
Longevity: A multi-generational specimen. Established trees are known to exceed 100 years, representing lasting value for any property.
Low Intervention: Once established, this tree requires no supplemental irrigation, no routine pruning, and minimal ongoing input.
Native Provenance: Indigenous to Queensland's inland ranges, it carries the authenticity and resilience of the Australian landscape.
Ideal Applications
Signature Feature Specimen: Positioned as a standalone focal point in open landscapes, courtyards, or arrival sequences where form and scale are paramount.
Prestige Residential Planting: Adds sculptural permanence to high-end residential properties seeking distinction beyond conventional species selection.
Commercial and Civic Landscapes: A proven performer in streetscapes, parklands, and institutional grounds where resilience and visual impact are both required.
Arid and Low-Water Landscape Design: Ideal for water-conscious projects in inland, coastal, or urban heat-affected sites without compromising on presence.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to dry soils; tolerates poor, rocky or sandy soils; highly drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 6–12 months to encourage deep root development, then reduce to occasional watering as the tree establishes. Avoid overwatering or waterlogged conditions, as this species is highly susceptible to root rot.
Plant Details
Height: 10–20m
Width: 4–9m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Queensland, Australia
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
