Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Casuarinaceae

Genus:

Casuarina

Species:

Casuarina obesa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy to clayey, saline-tolerant soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to waterlogged

Notes:

often found in saline or brackish environments