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. |
Photographs
Stenocarpus sinuatus, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Stenocarpus sinuatus, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.