{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree — A Living Sculpture Built for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queensland Bottle Tree is unlike any other tree you can plant in SEQ. Its swollen, flask-shaped trunk stores water during drought — giving it a prehistoric, sculptural form that looks extraordinary in the landscape and genuinely turns heads year-round, not just when it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tree that commands attention by shape alone. Slow-growing but extraordinarily long-lived, a Bottle Tree planted today becomes an increasingly impressive feature with every passing year — and eventually an irreplaceable centrepiece that adds significant value to any property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary sculptural trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e — the swollen, bottle-shaped base is genuinely unlike anything else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e — stores water internally, thrives in dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the toughest trees available in SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e — becomes more impressive every decade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique property feature\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing else looks quite like it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen or statement tree in a prominent garden position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcreage and rural property feature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry gardens, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural garden design where form matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — an established plant beginning to develop its distinctive trunk form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — a significant specimen with a well-developed trunk — serious statement from planting day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate — patience rewarded with extraordinary form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained to dry soils; does not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal once established — one of the most drought-hardy trees available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does the trunk start to swell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe characteristic bottle shape develops gradually over many years. The 200L specimens already show good trunk development. Smaller plants will develop their shape progressively — it's part of what makes this tree so interesting to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery little once established. It's one of the most drought-tolerant trees you can plant in Queensland. During establishment (first 6–12 months), water regularly to get the root system going — then step back and let it do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for suburban gardens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBest suited to larger gardens, acreage, or as a focal point specimen where it has room to develop. The 45L size suits larger suburban blocks with space for a long-term feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ — including large advanced specimens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567842746647,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":53567842779415,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}