Casuarina cristata
BELAH
Casuarinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Casuarina lepidophloia, Casuarina cambagei

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Casuarina cristata
BELAH
Casuarinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
20m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & orange

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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