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Casuarina equisetifolia

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 19516


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Casuarinales
Family: Casuarinaceae
Genus: Casuarina
Species: Casuarina equisetifolia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m)
Flowering Start edit
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
  • Grey-Green
Leaf Shape edit
  • Acicular
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Suitable For edit
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Architectural
  • Mediterranean Garden
  • Oriental Garden
  • Woodland Garden
  • Windbreak
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Alkaline / Chalky
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
  • Insect Host
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
  • Root Cutting
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Expert
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Other names for this plant:
Casuarina litorea



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