Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Casuarinaceae

Genus:

Allocasuarina

Species:

Allocasuarina diminuta subsp. annectens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, typical of mallee shrubland species. Seedling recruitment may be enhanced post-fire.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pre-treatment. Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

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