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Stenocarpus sinuatus

Firewheel Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Dave Ryden

 

Description

This evergreen tree will grow about 30' tall and 15' wide. It has shiny, deep green leaves with clusters of scarlet and yellow flowers that resemble the spokes of a wheel and bloom best in the fall. Tree may not bloom for several years but is well worth waiting for. It prefers rich, well draining, acid soil. This tree can be grown indoors in a container for several years.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Indoor, Lawn, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.