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Casuarina cunninghamiana

River She-Oak

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Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

A fast evergreen tree that grows to 60' x 30'. The River Oak has an open canopy and pine-like foliage. It will tolerate considerable soil moisture or extended drought, and is often used to control soil erosion. It should receive full sun to part shade. Native to Australia.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.