Casuarina equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia
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Coastal She-oak / Horsetail She-oak
Commonly known as Coastal She-oak, Casuarina equisetifolia is an evergreen, medium sized spreading tree that produces weeping branches and cascading foliage. This tree occurs in challenging coastal regions near beaches and estuaries. Casuarina equisetifolia has a tolerance to drought, exposed areas, sandy soils and salt wind and soils, making is a hardy tree for coastal plantings.
Casuarina equisetifolia is waterwise and ideal for mass plantings and highly useful for rejuvenation of poor sites. They are also used as a general wind breaker. Plant Casuarina equisetifolia in an area of full sun and well drained soils. Casuarina equisetifolia does grow best in sandy conditions.
Keep soil moist until established. Casuarina equisetifolia does benefit from an annual appliacation of lime.
Casuarina equisetifolia can grow to a height of 20 metres and a width of 10 metres.
Commonly known as Coastal She-oak Casuarina equisetifolia is an evergreen medium sized spreading tree that produces weeping branches and cascading foliage. This tree occurs in challenging coastal regions near beaches and estuaries. Casuarina equisetifolia has a tolerance to drought exposed areas sandy soils and salt wind and soils making...
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| Common Name | Coastal She-oak / Horsetail She-oak |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen / Native Australian Plant / Outdoor / Perennial / Tree |
| Dimensions | 20m high x 10m wide |
| Sunlight | Full Sun / Part Sun |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Botanical Genus | Casuarina |
| Botanical Species | equisetifolia |
|---|---|
| Foliage Type | Acicular - Needle Shaped |
| Width | 1000 cm |
| Height | 2000 cm |
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