Alloxylon flammeum

One of the most handsome Australian tropical trees, Alloxylon flammeum, or the Tree Waratah, has a spreading habit of deep green, glossy foliage. This evergreen rainforest tree looks sensational in spring when it is covered with an abundance of magnificent red waratah-look-alike blooms. The bright flowerheads are like a beacon for honeyeaters. It is a hardy and adaptable tree for farms and parks.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil – with low phosphorus levels.
Conditions: Full sun. This rainforest tree will grow well as far south as Sydney. Moderate frost and drought tolerance.
Size: Height 20m x width 5m