Queensland Bottle Tree, Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Kurrajong Brachychiton rupestris - Brachychiton delabechei, Delabechea rupestris, Sterculia rupestris

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Botanical Name:

Brachychiton rupestris

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Brachychiton

Species:

rupestris

Common Name:

Queensland Bottle Tree, Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Kurrajong

Height:
25-40ft
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
9
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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  • Brachychiton rupestris

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Pour in just boiled water over seeds, soak for 30 seconds. Transfer to a container with luke warm water and soak overnight. Swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: Sow the depth of seed deep. Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out. The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
Other: Germination should occur in 10-21 days.