Casuarina stricta |
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Coast Beefwood, Mountain She-Oak |
Description
This graceful, evergreen tree resembles a pine, and can grow either upright or more rounded with a drooping character. It has fast growth to 35'-45' tall. It is also serves as an excellent windbreak.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree
Special Uses
Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.