Allocasuarina inophloia – Stringybark She-oak

Allocasuarina inophylla - Stringybark She-oak

Allocasuarina inophylla - Stringybark She-oak
Allocasuarina inophylla - Stringybark She-oak
Allocasuarina inophylla - Stringybark She-oak

A hardy small tree, growing from 3 to 10 metres high, with interesting shaggy rough bark and arching branches. The foliage is fine and makes beautiful sighing sounds in winds. It has male and female plants, the small red female flowers appear in winter. Naturally grows in inland woodlands in north NSW and Queensland. Withstands heavy frost and drought, and doesn’t mind poor soils. Adaptable to most soils but dislikes boggy areas. Has a large root system so should not be planted near drains, paths, buildings etc

Family : Casuarinaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Winter

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control

Scientific Name: Allocasuarina inophloia

Common Name : She-oak

Height : 10

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Cold climate, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds