Plant ID Help

hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA

13 years ago

Hoping the esteemed members of this forum can help me ID this mystery plant. It's growing on the south side of my lot, under a large shade canopy. It probably would be more robust/larger if it got more sun, and I'm very curious as to what it might be. The previous owners planted some fruit trees down in this section of the yard - a Hass avocado, some variety of pomegranate and a loquat. So, wondering if this might be some fruit or nut tree?? It has a very interesting leaf. Sorry for one of the photos being a wee bit fuzzy. Any help much appreciated!

Patty S.

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hosenemesis
13 years ago
It's gorgeous. The only thing it resembles to me is a breadfruit tree, but I don't think they grow here. I hope someone knows what it is!
Renee
calistoga_al ca 15 usda 9
13 years ago
It looks like it may be a Mahonia species. Al
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bahia
13 years ago
It looks like it might be a Stenocarpus sinuatus, Firewheel Tree, from Australia. Google image this species name to see if you agree...
hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
Original Author
13 years ago
Bahia, think you might be right! The previous owners planted a few other Australian plants - several different Grevias - so maybe this is it! So far, this is the closest to what I've got. I'm going to go down to the "jungle", what we've affectionately coined for this area, and take a closer look. Thanks, good job!!

Patty S.
hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
Original Author
13 years ago
Confirmed, Bahia. I do indeed have a Stenocarpus sinuatus, Firewheel Tree. I'm going to try to re-home this tree to a sunnier spot in the yard so it blooms, which is the whole reason to have this tree! Appreciate your help, good eye!

Patty S.

Here is a link that might be useful: San Marcos Growers - Stenocarpus sinuatus
hosenemesis
13 years ago
Great ID!