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Firewheel Tree

Stenocarpus Sinuatus

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Overview

The Firewheel Tree, or Stenocarpus sinuatus, is an evergreen native to Australian rainforests. It features glossy, deep green leaves and is renowned for its showy, wheel-shaped, red to orange flowers. This ornamental tree reaches heights of 20-50 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet. Ideal for zones 10-11, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Adds a dramatic, tropical flair to landscape designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — This ornamental tree reaches heights of 20-50 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — is an eye-catching evergreen native to the subtropical rainforests of Australia
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — It is also frost sensitive
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — The Firewheel Tree, or Stenocarpus sinuatus, is an evergreen native to Australian rainforests
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — it thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a position that receives full sun to partial shade; the Firewheel Tree
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — the Firewheel Tree does appreciate consistent moisture during its initial growth phase and warmer months; it features
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — the Firewheel Tree makes a striking addition to any landscape design
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus Sinuatus) — the Firewheel Tree does appreciate consistent moisture during its initial growth phase and warmer months
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