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Casuarina stricta

Coast Beefwood, Mountain She-Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

This graceful, evergreen tree resembles a pine, and can grow either upright or more rounded with a drooping character. It has fast growth to 35-45'. It is also serves as an excellent windbreak.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree

Special Uses

Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.