| Common name | Dorrigo waratah, waratah oak |
| Scientific name | Alloxylon pinnatum (Maiden & Betche) P.H. Weston & Crisp |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Etymology | Genus: Greek allos, another or foreign; xylon, meaning wood or tree. Species: Latin pinnate, referring to the pinnate leaves. |
| Distribution | Occurs from the McPherson Ranges of south-eastern Queensland to Dorrigo in north-eastern New South Wales. |
| Native habitat | Rainforest at moderate to high altitudes. |
| Description | This is a highly ornamental medium tree with a bushy habit, attractive foliage and spectacular reddish-pink flowers which attract nectar-feeding birds. |
| Flowering/fruiting | Once established it has a long flowering period sometimes stretching from spring to early autumn under favourable conditions. |
| Location in Garden | You can see this beautiful plant in the Fruit Loop. |
| | It can be a little difficult to establish in the garden as it needs shelter when young and prefers a well-drained, loamy soil and a humid climate.
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