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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Balboa Park - San Diego, CA, Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA, Cal Poly Campus - San Luis Obispo, CA and Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA

FIREWHEEL TREE
Stenocarpus sinuatus

General Notes

     Firewheel Tree is an unusual subtropical tree for temperate regions, and is rarely seen, but often sought after for its dark glossy green leaves and very unusual flowers, which may occur sporadically. Once established, it becomes rather durable. It can be used as an indoor plant. The leaves are attractive and the unusual flowers look like a pinwheel. Native to Australia.

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• Stenocarpus sinuatus - Proteaceae
• Native To: Australia
• Habit: Erect with a Low Canopy.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval
• Sunset Zones: 16 - 17 and 20 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 12
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist Soil
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Neutral
• Seaside Tolerance: Good to Medium in Mild Zone
• Height: 35 feet
• Growth Rate: 12 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen
• Longevity: 50 to 150 years
• Leaves: Ovate Glossy Medium Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Showy, Red or Yellow. Flowers in Fall. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
• Fruit: Brown Follicle, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches) Wildlife use it.
• Bark: Dark Brown, Light Green, Red Brown or Orange, Exfoliating, Furrowed or Smooth
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
• Health Hazard: None Known

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SelecTree. "Stenocarpus sinuatus Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 22, 2013.
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