She-oak, kilu
Casuarina oligodon
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Basic Information
Family: Casuarinaceae
Genus: casuarina
Plant ID (slug): casuarina-oligodon
Numeric ID: 19804
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Casuarina oligodon is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 25 m (82ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. 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 and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Australasia - Papua New Guinea.
Habitats
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Casuarina oligodon She-oak, kilu
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