Stenocarpus sinuatus (Firewheel Tree)
Firewheel is a native tree for Australia where it grows in the subtropical or tropical regions. The leaves are glossy deeply lobed, but it can be quite variable among trees. 10-20 reddish flowers are arranged in a umbel giving a very unique look for the tree. After flowering a boat shaped fruits appear with winged seeds inside. The plants prefer warm climate but can withstand -2 C for a short period when its matured. Also can be grown in dry Mediterranean countries with a bit of extra irrigation. Use it as a specimen or street tree as its not shredding leaves and not creating any litter problem.
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- Horticulture Management
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Pronunciation: sten-oh-KAR-pus sin-yoo-AY-tus
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Australia
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Heat Zones: 9 to 13
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
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Uses: Specimen, Shade
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: oval
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Margins: Entire, Lobate
Leaf Texture: Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 7 - 10
Flower Type: Umbel
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant
Flower Color: Orange, Red
Seasons: Spring, Winter
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Can be trained to one trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Follicle
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Surface Rooting: Yes
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting