{"product_id":"ormeau-bottle-tree","title":"Ormeau bottle tree ‘Brachychiton sp. Ormeau’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T \u003c\/span\u003ehe Ormeau Bottle Tree\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e, botanically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003eBrachychiton sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e Ormeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003eis a rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003ehybrid \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003eAustralian tree best known for its distinctive bottle-shaped trunk, attractive green foliage, and unusual greenish-white flowers. This striking tree becomes increasingly impressive with age as its trunk develops its characteristic swollen shape, making it a standout specimen plant for warm-climate landscapes and collections. It is also one of Australia’s rarest trees, which adds to its appeal among plant enthusiasts and collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Ormeau-bottle-tree-jpj.jpg?v=1791603879\" alt=\"a close up image of Ormeau bottle tree ‘Brachychiton sp. Ormeau’ plant\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003eNative to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003esoutheastern Queensland, Australia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003ey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003eoung plants have attractive, deeply divided foliage and colorful new growth, while older trees develop broader, glossy leaves and a pronounced bottle-like trunk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003eMature trees can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003egrow up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e to around 50 to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e80 feet tall in favorable conditions, although cultivated specimens may remain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003econsiderably smaller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003eThe Ormeau Bottle Tree produces clusters of greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers, usually toward the ends of its branches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003ehe flowers add seasonal interest and provide nectar and pollen that can attract native insects and other flower-visiting wildlife. After flowering, the tree may produce brown, boat-shaped seed pods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003econtaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e bright yellow seeds, although mature trees do not necessarily produce seeds every year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003eFor the best growth, plant th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003eBottle Tree in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW254162526 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ewell-drain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eed succulent  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003esoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e that does not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003eremain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e soggy after watering. Young plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003ebenefit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e from regular watering while they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003eestablish, but\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e allow the soil to dry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003esomewhat between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e waterings rather than keeping it constantly moist. Once \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003eestablished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e, the tree has good drought tolerance and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003egenerally needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e less supplemental water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/9-11_USDA_-_1_8a277dba-49b7-4f67-bfdf-75c8b1b94c70.png?v=1781670437\" alt=\"an image of a USDA map 9-11\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" width=\"352\" height=\"280\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eIt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eprefers warm temperatures and plenty of bright light, so it is best grown outdoors in approximately USDA Zones 9–11 in a full-sun location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eContainer-grown young plants can be kept indoors temporarily near a bright south- or west-facing window, but they will eventually need more space and direct sunlight than most indoor environments can provide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eProtect young plants from frost and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eprolonged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e cold temperatures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eAverage household humidity is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003egenerally sufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e indoors, while outdoor plants typically require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003eadditional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48923049 BCX8\"\u003e humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48923049 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48923049 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244472647 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201065321 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW138946241 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254162526 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW48923049 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119229198 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119229198 BCX8\"\u003eOverall, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119229198 BCX8\"\u003e Ormeau Bottle Tree is a truly special addition to a plant collection because of its dramatic bottle-shaped trunk, changing foliage, seasonal flowers, and exceptional rarity. It can live for many decades and may eventually become an impressive specimen tree when given enough space, sunlight, and well-drained soil. For gardeners looking for an unusual Australian native with conservation significance and plenty of character, the Ormeau Bottle Tree is a fascinating choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW119229198 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related_article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-article-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"related-heading\" id=\"related-article-heading\"\u003eRelated Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle role=\"group\" class=\"related-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-media\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/queensland-bottle-tree-australian-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of snake plant leaves\" src=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/img-5224_380417126_1800x1800.jpg?v=1722830557\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-title\"\u003eQueensland Bottle Tree 'Brachychiton rupestris'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"related-excerpt\"\u003eIf you love unusual Australian trees, you can also explore and learn more about our Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris), another striking species known for its distinctive bottle-shaped trunk and drought-tolerant nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/queensland-bottle-tree-australian-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris\"\u003eLearn more →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":67691063378163,"sku":"3895","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/1-Collection-Image-Brachychiton-Rupestris-Star-Leave-Xacerifolium-Populners_3.jpg?v=1791604517","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/ormeau-bottle-tree","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}