Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (Deep Yellowwood)

Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (Deep Yellowwood) pink flower clusters on a branch in a close up
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Rhodosphaera rhodanthema

Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (Deep Yellowwood) - ornamental Australian tree with glossy pinnate leaves and striking pink-red flower clusters; valued for its decorative appeal and high-quality timber.

Botanical name: Rhodosphaera rhodanthema

Common names: Deep Yellowwood, Yellow Cedar, Tulip Satinwood

Family: Anacardiaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowers

Rhodosphaera is a medium-sized tree growing to around 25 metres tall and a trunk diameter of 75 cm.

It grows in sub tropical rainforests and also in the drier form of rainforests.

Leaves are lobed when coppicing or juvenile, somewhat resembling an oak leaf. Mature leaves are pinnate and alternate with six to twelve leaflets. Red flowers form in panicles in the months of September to October. Male and female flowers are sometimes on different trees.

Rhodosphaera rhodanthema is an appealing park tree.


Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (Deep Yellowwood) red fruit clusters on tree branches with green oval leaves.
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (Deep Yellowwood) red fruit on a branch, close up botanical tree image.
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema (Deep Yellowwood) with small pink flower buds on a green branching plant


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