Allocasuarina torulosa – Forest She-oak
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- Allocasuarina torulosa – forest she-oak
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- Allocasuarina torulosa – forest she-oak
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- Allocasuarina torulosa – forest she-oak
The forest she-oak is a large, spreading tree with weeping needle-like leaves, which turn rusty red when flowering in winter. The fissured corky bark and small cone fruit are also decorative. This tree is useful for screening and for wind breaks, and the sound of the wind through the leaves is a delight. A terrific low maintenance plant, apart from some leaf litter, but this makes great weed deterring mulch. Fast growing, tolerates moderate frost, and suits most soil types. This tree used to be known as Casuarina stricta.
Note- the cone fruit can be a slip and trip hazard. This plant can have an extensive root system so should not be planted near drains, buildings etc
| Family: | Casuarinaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Allocasuarina torulosa |
| Common Name: | She-oak |
| Other Common Names: | Forest She-oak, Rose She-oak |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large tree |
| Height: | 3 ~ 8 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 10 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red, Brown |
| Flowering Time: | Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Weeping |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Seed eating birds |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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