Botanical Name: Stenocarpus sinuatus
Common Name: Firewheel tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked plant with a rather narrow open canopy; the foliage is highly variable in form Height 10-25' (40') Spread 1/3 to 1/2 Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil an acidic, rich loam; grows poorly in alkaline soils Hardiness tender (zones 16, 17, 20-24); requires a mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, variable in form (juvenile leaves to 12" long, somewhat lobed) glossy dark green above, paler beneath Flowers an unusual arrangement of 2-3" long scarlet and yellow tubular flowers arranged in clusters like spokes of a wheel; fall-early winter Fruit a small follicle, dark gray when ripe, 1/2-3/4" long Propagation: seed Usage: an unusual specimen tree used for showy flower display and glossy foliage; suitable for patios, container plant, can be used as lawn tree if drainage is excellent Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; plant is not very drought tolerant avoid over-watering Fertilizing balanced in spring, add iron to correct chlorosis Pruning prune to shape when young, otherwise very little Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Proteaceae Notes: |
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