 | Rounded, small tree to 30' |
| Useful, small shade tree |
| Hardy in most soils, will tolerate some salt spray |
| Suitable for borders |
| Low water use |
| No fertilizer needed |
| Small shade tree |
| Tolerates some salt spray |
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Allocasuarina littoralis Syn. Casuarina littoralis Black She Oak |
Found native on dry ridges and hillsides of the Blue Mountains area of New South Wales and along the east coast of Australia. An ornamental small tree with dusty green foliage. Sometimes called "Fire Oak", as leaves on the male trees are rusty-red tipped in spring. Its neat form makes it suitable for avenues with restricted space or for small gardens. Suitable for most soils and will stand some exposure to salt spray.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Small tree to 30' |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | 18" minimum annual rainfall |
| Native | New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania |
| Family | Casuarinaceae |
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