Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Casuarinaceae

Genus:

Casuarina

Species:

Casuarina cristata

USDA Symbol:

CALE28

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire. Common in fire-prone inland Australian woodlands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy to loamy, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily without pretreatment. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI