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Allocasuarina crassa ‘Cape Pillar Sheoak’ Tas Endemic


$6.50

Origin: Tasmanian endemic.

Sprawling low shrub to small tree 1.5-2.5m (eventually taller). Width 2.0m+. Evergreen. Growth rate medium. Use for shrubberies, rockeries, as an architectural feature. Best in heavy soils. Full sun to part shade. Extremely frost hardy. Drought proof. Flowers in Spring. Pruning not required.

Features: Very unusual form and habit. Bird and butterfly attracting. Very coarse ‘needles’.

Edibles: Young shoots/ soft young cones/fruit raw

Description

Origin Tas endemic
Form: Sprawling low shrub to small tree
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 1.5- 4.0m
Width (typical): 2.0m +
Growth rate: Medium
Uses: Shrubberies, rockeries, as an architectural
feature.
Soil type: Best in heavy soils
Position: Full sun to part shade.
Frost hardiness: Extremely frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Drought proof
Flowering time: Spring.
Pruning: Not required.
Features: Very unusual form & habit.
Bird & butterfly attracting.
 

Edibles:

 Very coarse ‘needles’.

Young shoots/ soft young cones/fruit raw

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