#995 most planted
Stenocarpus
Firewheel tree · also Queensland fire wheel tree, Fire wheel tree, Wheel of fire
Evergreen
199
trees mapped
0.00%
of all named trees
1
city
5.3 in
median trunk (13 cm, 66 measured)
11 yr
median age (89% have a planting date)
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The Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus) is an unusual subtropical tree known for its dark glossy green leaves and distinctive, pinwheel-like flowers that bloom sporadically. It is often sought after for its ornamental value and becomes durable once established.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1990.13%11 yr5.3 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 30–50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15 ft
- Water needs
- Moderate
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.3 in, mean 7.6 in, 90th percentile 12 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Stenocarpus in the catalogue
2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
