Allocasuarina tortiramula – Twisted She-oak

Allocasuarina tortiramula - twisted she-oak
Allocasuarina tortiramula - twisted she-oak

The twisted she-oak is a small shrub, with interesting twisted and spreading branches and a dense canopy. Rare in the wild and restricted to a small area in SW Western Australia. Grows in a Mediterranean climate.

Family : Casuarinaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control

Scientific Name: Allocasuarina tortiramula

Common Name : She-oak

Height : 1.7

Flower Color : Brown

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Lizards