Brachychiton Bonsai

Brachychyton bonsai tree potted in fertilised soil.
Brachychiton bonsai. Malvaceae previously listed in the streculiaceae family. Flame bottle tree australian flame tree illawarra flame tree flame tree. Ausbonsai australian native bonsai awards 2012. It has simple ovoid to 3 pointed slightly curled small bright green leaves and fairly small non descript off white flowers with pinkish spotted centers that are barely noticeable.
We specialize in the propagation marketing and distribution of australian bottle trees brachychiton rupestris we offer expert advice on all aspects on bottle tree growing landscape design transplantation pot plant and bonsai versions care maintenance and growing tips. This drought tolerant evergreen tree is native to australia. I have a few species of brachychiton they grow fast develop thick trunks but they are a very difficult bonsai subject. We have developed a small brachychiton finished bonsai that is ready to display.
Malvaceae previously listed in the streculiaceae family. Sakura studio b f a location. Potted in assorted bonsai pots various styles colours finishing pebbles on top of the soil. Welcome to bottle tree plantations.
Aussie4bonsai aussie bonsai fan posts. The bonsai cafe the bonsai cafe the menu. Bring a little bit of the outback to your yard by growing a brachychiton populneus also known as the bottle tree or kurrajong. June 23rd 2009 12 26 am favorite species.
A brachychiton populneus in los angeles is registered as a california big tree. Brachychiton populneus aka bottle tree black kurrajong etc is easily the most commonly used brachychiton in public planting projects in southern california and is a fairly common street tree. These australian natives are known for their thick ball trunks so are often used to make bonsai. It is very important to grow them in instant draining medium they are prone to root rot especially during the cold seasons.
Species training and growing information natives and exotic australian native species acacia acmena smithii agonis flexuosa angophora costata athrotaxis babingtonia virgata banksia brachychiton. Sadly to me at least it is the least interesting of the cultivated brachychitons perhaps because it is so common. Also you need to avoid them developing the tuberous root base often seen on mallsai ficus.