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Stenocarpus sinuatus


Stenocarpus sinuatus

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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

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Category
Large over 18 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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