Stenocarpus sinuatus - Firewheel Tree
Family: Proteaceae

Spectacular tree 10-15m.
Striking red wheel-shaped flowers.
The crimson flower heads bloom inside the outer foliage giving it a spectacular glowing appearance in late summer.
It has a dense columnar silhouette and very dark glossy leaves with broadly wavy edges
Foliage on juvenile trees is deeply lobed.
Flattened follicles open wide at maturity, displaying 2 rows of neatly overlapping winged seeds.
Commonly found in the wetter rainforests.
Bird attracting.
Hardy.

Cultivation
It flowers most years in great abundance.
The seeds germinate in about 3 weeks and can be cold-stored for some time.

Planting
06.06.17
01.03.19 x5
08.08.19 x2
17.04.20 x3