Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection New leaves begin a gorgeous

New leaves begin a gorgeous burgundy and age to a dark near-black

Paddles grow in wonderfully sculptural forms

Soil: light potting mix

Hosta hybrid 'Rainbow's End' plantain lily remains attractive from spring to frost and increases in visual value with every passing year

Blooms: July

Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection New leaves begin a gorgeousBrachychiton rupestris, the Queensland Bottletree, is a unique Australian native tree. Towering heights and a characteristic swollen barrel like trunk (caudex) forms with age. In cultivation, this makes a unique small specimen and can lend itself to unique specialty growing, such as in shallow bowls or pans to exaggerate its unique characteristics. Young plants, grown in pots, will take many years to develop these features, which will be less