Firewheel Tree

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Shows a firewheel tree in full flower with glorious bright red flush of flowers covering it.

(2/10) Shows a firewheel tree in full flower with glorious bright red flush of flowers covering it.

Shows the red firewheel flowers in the background and in the front are the various stages of the seed pods forming

(3/10) Shows the red firewheel flowers in the background and in the front are the various stages of the seed pods forming

Close up of a flowering firewheel tree

(4/10) Close up of a flowering firewheel tree

Firewheel in the early morning with bright red flowers stretching high into the sky

(5/10) Firewheel in the early morning with bright red flowers stretching high into the sky

Close up of the flowers of the firewheel that consume the tree

(6/10) Close up of the flowers of the firewheel that consume the tree

Leaf of the Firewheel Tree

(7/10) Leaf of the Firewheel Tree

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Firewheel Tree

Stenocarpus sinuatus
This beautiful tree is planted all around the world but is naturally endemic to the rainforests of Qld and NSW. The name Wheel of Fire comes from the red flowers that resemble a flattened wheel. The timber is used for cabinetwork. To 30m

$14.75 ($3.90-$14.90 choose a size)

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Specifications of Firewheel Tree

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

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The leaves have a pleasant spicy cinnamon-like aroma and flavour. The attractive flowers are creamy coloured and star shaped, produced en masse, followed by star-like capsules. The cinnamon myrtle is well suited to the home garden. The tree is adaptable to a broad range of conditions and different soil types. Cinnamon myrtle is suitable for full-sun and semi-shade situations, in open plantings or as a managed hedge. The tree is tolerant of light frosts. Leaves can be harvested as sprigs for use in cooking. Its used in savoury recipes, desserts, confectionery and herbal teas. Cinnamon myrtle can also be used in floristry.
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Also known as the Horseradish tree or Tree of Life. Possibly one of the most useful trees in the world, it produces long green pods that have been compared to a cross between peanuts and asparagus. The peeled roots are used as a substitute for horseradish and the edible leaves make a highly nutritious vegetable. Claims are made that its tiny leaves contains 7 times the Vit C of oranges, 4 times the Vit A of Carrots, 4 times the Calcium of milk, 3 times the Potassium of Bananas, and 2 times the protein of yogurt. The roots have also been documented as useful in many folk remedies. It originates in India and has spread in popularity to many parts of Asia, Central and South America, Africa and the Pacific. In Africa it has been also called the Miracle Tree with so many uses. This tree has delicate foliage and attractive pale yellow flowers. The slender, semi -deciduous, perennial tree, to about 10 m tall with drooping branches. Best kept pruned under 2mts as its the leaves that is what is best used in cooking. Thrives in subtropical and tropical climates, flowering and fruiting freely and continuously. Grows best on a dry sandy soil. Makes an ideal shade tree with high drought resistance. (Source: Nutritive Value of Indian Foods, by C. Gopalan) PLEASE NOTE: The foliage is delicate on young trees, and our potted plants are known for their older leaves to turn yellow and drop during transport to conserve energy. This is not a problem long term. With care and acclimatisation they will bounce back

Firewheel Tree Reviews & Tips

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Keryn Fox
10y ago

Camperdown, VIC, Australia

Stenocarpus sinuatus - Firewheel Tree

I have a 15 year old one growing in Southwest Victoria, it did not flower for the first 7 years. But now that the tree is grown it flowers nearly all the time, in flower at the moment which is winter in cold Vic.

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