17/06/2026
🔥 Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus) 🔥
A burst of nature’s own fireworks! These striking crimson blooms belong to the Firewheel Tree, a spectacular species native to Queensland, Australia. The unusual wheel-shaped flowers bloom during autumn, providing a valuable nectar source for native birds such as tūī and bellbirds.
📍 Captured at Cornwall Park, Auckland and this magnificent Firewheel Tree is estimated to be around 60 years old
🌺 Known for its vibrant red flowers and unique appearance
🐦 A favourite feeding tree for nectar-loving birds
🍂 One of the few trees that puts on such a colourful floral display in autumn
Nature never runs out of ways to surprise us. ❤️📸