Japanese name: ステノカルプス シヌアツス Scientific name:Stenocarpus sinuatus
[Overview]
An evergreen tree growing as tall as 40 m in its native habitat.
The leaves are alternate, lanceolate and 20–30 cm long, or pinnately divided, leathery, and glossy on the upper surface.
The new leaves are tinged reddish brown.
Umbels arise from the leaf axils in the upper part of the branches, bearing 12–20 red to orange flowers arranged radially.
[Uses]
The wood is useful.
[Cultivation]
Propagate from seed, by cuttings, or by layering.
Bring it into a sunny place indoors in winter.
It prefers a sunny place with well-drained soil.
It tolerates about partial shade.
From spring to autumn, water thoroughly when the soil surface dries, and water sparingly in winter.
Apply slow-release fertilizer from spring to autumn.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
