Allocasuarina verticillata
Also Known As
- DROOPING SHE-OAK
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 15'-25'
- W: 8'-20'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Allocasuarina verticillata plant details
Allocasuarina verticillata is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Allocasuarina verticillata
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: casuarinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
- Uses: easy-to-grow, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Allocasuarina verticillata
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Leaves, who needs those? This plant starts out looking like a mass of slender dark green twigs, but grows rapidly ultimately making a small tree to 25' under good conditions. Its attractively weeping, leafless, green branchlets vaguely recall those of Genista aetensis, perhaps; but with a denser and often picturesque habit of growth. Inconspicuous flowers result in tough woody, geometrically patterned "cones" yielding seeds which, you will be thrilled to know, are the favorite food of the Glossy Black Cockatoo. It will grow on poor soil and is an efficient nitrogen fixer. From temperate regions of Southeast Australia, including Tasmania; it is one of the hardier members of the Casuarinaceae: we expect it to handle temperatures to at least 15°F and perhaps below.
Gardening facts about Allocasuarina verticillata plant
How to Grow Allocasuarina verticillata
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Sun Exposure
- sun
Features
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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