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Stenocarpus sinuatus
Medium erect tree with bright green glossy pinnately lobed leaves. In summer and autumn it produces bright red wheel-like flowers, most spectacular. It grows naturally in moist rainforest or in seasonally dry tropics. Grow in rich well drained soil in sun, with shelter from strong winds and shelter from the hottest sun in summer. May take some years to flower. Avoid frosty sites.
Genus
Stenocarpus
Species
sinuatus
Cultivar
Common name
Firewheel tree
Family name
Proteaceae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
10 m
Width
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Must be sheltered from wind. / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Magnificent / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture
Trees
Category
Large over 18 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 12 container.
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