Australian Native Plants Nursery

Leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.
Allocasuarina torulosa

Description

Ornamental, slender, upright, medium sized tree with thick, corky bark and large flat topped seed pods. Handsome weeping tree for home gardens and parks. Suitable to most soils and situations. Fast growing and tolerant of moderate frosts. Interesting seed pods.  Seed propagates readily. The wood is used for furniture and baseboards & cupboards in Australia - very attractive grain.

Details

Biological Name: Allocasuarina torulosa
Common Name: Forest Oak
Family: Casuarinaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Fall-winter
Height: Variable 30-45'
Width: Slender
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Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): $6.00add to cart
Propagation Information: Seed germinates easily without prior treatments. Lightly cover seed after sowing and drench with a fungicide to prevent "Damping Off".

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Did you know?

Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.

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