Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection Paddles grow in wonderfully sculptural

Paddles grow in wonderfully sculptural forms

New leaves begin a gorgeous burgundy and age to a dark near-black

Soil: light potting mix

Water your garden prior to release so the ladybugs have something to drink

Blooms: July

Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection Paddles grow in wonderfully sculpturalBrachychiton rupestris, the Queensland Bottletree, is a unique Australian native tree. Towering heights and a characteristic swollen barrel like trunk (caudex) forms with age. In cultivation, this makes a unique small specimen and can lend itself to unique specialty growing, such as in shallow bowls or pans to exaggerate its unique characteristics. Young plants, grown in pots, will take many years to develop these features, which will be less