Allocasuarina crassa – She-oak

Allocasuarina crassa

A low growing shrub to small tree from southern Tasmania, and is a tough plant that can withstand waterlogging and drought. It has arching branches with coarse needle leaves. It has red flowers in spring. Does well in heavy soils and can take heavy frost. Grow in full sun to part shade.

Family : Casuarinaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Erosion control

Scientific Name: Allocasuarina crassa

Common Name : She-oak

Height : 6

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cold climate, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies