Casuarina cunninghamiana (River She-Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyCasuarinaceae
GenusCasuarina
Speciescunninghamiana
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNative to Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6 - 5
Temperature (°F)20 - 40
Height12 m
Spread9 - 12 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and spreading.
PropagationSeed and cuttings.
CultivationFull sun. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Prefers sandy, loamy and clay soil. Cannot grow in shade.
HabitatFreshwater streams and woodlands.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe trunk is erect and dense.
Leaf DescriptionFine needle-like foliage.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are male and female.
Fruit DescriptionCones are small, rounded to elongated and are 10 mm wide.
Colour DescriptionThe foliage is a greyish-green. Male flowers are reddish-brown and the female flowers are red.
Texture DescriptionThe bark is rough.

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