Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Casuarinaceae

Genus:

Allocasuarina

Species:

Allocasuarina mackliniana subsp. hirtilinea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of Australian Casuarinaceae, resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Adapted to fire-prone sclerophyll communities.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily. Allocasuarina seeds are relatively easy to germinate without pre-treatment.

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