Orange County Cactus

Queensland Bottle Tree – Brachychiton rupestris

$1900
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Bring home an architectural masterpiece with the iconic Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris). Native to Queensland, Australia, this remarkable caudiciform tree is famed for its dramatic, water-storing bulbous trunk — one of nature’s most striking natural sculptures. As it matures, the trunk swells into an impressive bottle-like form, topped with delicate, deeply lobed green leaves that give it an airy, prehistoric silhouette.

Exceptionally drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it adapts beautifully to large containers, bright patios, and sunny indoor spaces. A standout specimen for collectors of unusual trees and caudiciforms. Available in 4", 6", 1-gallon, 5-gallon, 15-gallon, 25-gallon, and specimen sizes up to 6–8 feet.

Care Guide

  • Light: Full sun to bright indirect light; thrives with 6+ hours of sun daily.
  • Water: Soak and dry — the swollen trunk stores water, so allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce in winter.
  • Soil: Fast-draining mix; does not tolerate wet feet.
  • Temperature: USDA Zones 9–11; protect from hard frost.
  • Growth: Slow to moderate; trunk girth develops over many years, making larger specimens particularly valuable.