Alloxylon pinnatum – Dorrigo Waratah
- Alloxylon pinnatum – Dorrigo waratah
- Alloxylon pinnatum – Dorrigo waratah
The Dorrigo Waratah is a very attractive small tree with its dark green glossy leaves and red wheel-like flower heads. It can be difficult to establish but give it a sheltered position in a deep, well-drained loamy soil and you will be richly rewarded. It makes a wonderful feature tree for parks and larger landscaping situations. The lovely timber is used for furniture and cabinet making.
Family: | Proteaceae |
Scientific Name: | Alloxylon pinnatum |
Common Name: | Dorrigo Waratah |
Other Common Names: | Red silky oak, tree waratah |
Plant Type: | Small tree |
Height: | 10 ~ 20 metres |
Width: | 8 ~ 12 metres |
Flower Colour: | Red |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden |
Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Propagation Method: | Seed |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Screen |
Special Features: | Cut flower |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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