Casuarina obesa
WESTERN SWAMP OAK
Casuarinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring, early winter to late winter
 
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Casuarina obesa
WESTERN SWAMP OAK
Casuarinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring, early winter to late winter


DESIGN

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

Uses: informal screen, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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