Queensland Bottle Tree

A drought hardy tree that forms a swollen or bottle trunk for water storage which grows to 30 feet.  Leaves are linear and flowers are small with reflexed petals.  Fruit is a boat-shaped follicle which opens along a single cleavage to reveal yellow seeds.  This is an excellent accent plant in the landscape with the added benefit of being able to tolerate limited irregation.  Photos by Laurel Woodley