River She-Oak

Casuarina cunninghamiana

Physical Characteristics

Casuarina cunninghamiana is an evergreen Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to December. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Northern Territories, Victoria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known