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Beach Sheoak
Casuarina equisetifolia
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A fast-growing coastal tree with feathery, needle-like foliage and a distinctive upright form. Extremely salt and drought tolerant, making it ideal for seaside locations and arid climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.2 to 8.8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Australia
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlnitrogen fixerwildlife benefitwindbreak
Nitrogen Fixer · Low
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation