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Tree | Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoak |
Description | An erect conical shaped tree which has dark fissured bark which looks black at certain times of the year. This fast growing tree bears showy red male flowers in spring. The female has small spiky cones |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Pendulous |
Mature Size | 10 x 4m |
Uses | Excellent coastal wind break but also works in inland gardens or streetscapes. Great native replacment for a pine tree. |
Position & Soil | Hardy in most soils and positions. Grows fastest in a full sun position and some irrigation during establishment. Can tolerate shallow well drained sites. It can grow both on coastal sites in inland positions. |
Features | Medium Evergreen Pendulous Coastal Informal Screening Native Shade Tree |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.2-1.5m) • 50cm/52L (1.8-2.2m) |
Substitutes |
• Agonis flexuosa • Banksia integrifolia |
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