Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

10a-11

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' plant details

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: casuarinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Addams Family (snap, snap) seems pretty well represented in Australian ground covers, particularly Cousin Itt! The short form of Acacia cognata was released in the US as ‘Cousin Itt’ also. To avoid confusion, this Casuarina is ‘Cousin It’ as opposed to ‘Cousin Itt’…. Yep. I use this character in much the same way as the Acacia to soften retaining walls or large boulders. With a larger spread than the Acacia, this is more bang for your buck when larger spaces or features need to be covered.