Alloxylon flammeum – Tree Waratah

Alloxylon flameum - tree waratah
Alloxylon flameum - tree waratah
Alloxylon flameum - tree waratah

The tree waratah is a spectacular flowering large tree from North Queensland rainforest areas. It grows to 25 metres there, but is smaller in cultivation. It has large bright red flowers in spring, displayed on the ends of the branches. It is a hardy and adaptable tree for farms and parks. It can be grown on a wide range of soils, and tolerates moderate frost. Fertilise with a low phosphorus native fertiliser if needed.
This plant used to be known as Oreocallis wickhamii.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 10

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bird nesting plant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Alloxylon flammeum

Common Name : Tree Waratah

Height : 30

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment :

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Alloxylon flammeum – Tree Waratah