Stenocarpus sinuatus (Firewheel Tree)
Botanical Information
Family | Proteaceae |
Genus | Stenocarpus |
Species | sinuatus |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to Eastern Australia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) - 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 30-50 |
Height | 8-20 m |
Spread | 2-5 m |
Flowering Period | February, March |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Primarily used as an ornamental tree or focal plant. |
Propagation | Propagated from cuttings. |
Cultivation | Prefers sandy, loamy soils and full to part shade. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Occurs in subtropical and tropical areas and in rainforests. |
Bark/Stem Description | Trunk is 75 cm in diameter., greyish brown and rough. |
Leaf Description | The dark green, leathery leaves are 10-20 cm long with wavy margins. The are arranged in an alternate pattern. |
Flower Description | The stringy flowers are reddish orange and grows 2-3 cm across. |