Brachychiton Rupestris - Small Leaf Bottle Tree - Queensland Bottle Tree

The Bottle Tree is another magnificent, iconic Brigalow Belt tree that grows up to 20m. It has the amazing ability to store much needed water in its sturdy bulbous trunk, which makes it extremely drought tolerant during severe dry spells, it also makes it very resilient against bush fires. . The finger like shaped leaves when young have between 3-9 "digits", and are an olive green in colour. This tree will thrive where others may struggle.