Allocasuarina Species, Forest Oak, Forest She-Oak

Allocasuarinatorulosa

Genus
Allocasuarina (al-low-kazh-yoo-ar-EYE-nuh)
Species
torulosa (tor-oo-LOH-suh)
Synonym
Casuarina ericoides
Casuarina lugubris
Casuarina tenuissima
Casuarina torulosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Native Australian plant- forms a moderately tall, very wispy tree with dark green to maroon (newest) needle-like foliage.

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