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Allocasuarina zephyrea ‘Western Sheoak’ Tas Endemic


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Origin: Tasmanian endemic.

Slender erect shrub 1.5-2.0m (can become taller in time). Width 1.5-2.0m. Evergreen. Growth rate fast. Use as feature shrub for its shape and form. Most soils- if in sand needs to be well watered. Full sun. Extremely frost hardy. Very drought tolerant. Very wind firm. Pruning not required but will take any amount.

Features: Bird attracting. Whole plant appears slightly greyish.

Edibles: Young shoots/ soft young cones/fruit raw

Feature Codes: EHJNX
Seeds per gram: 500

Description

Origin Tas endemic
Form: Slender erect shrub
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 1.5-2.0m (can become taller in time)
Width (typical): 1.5 – 2.0m
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Feature shrub for its form & shape
Soil type: Most soils. Sand needs to be well watered.
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: Extremely. hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought tolerant
Wind firmness: Very wind firm
Windbreak position: Second row planting
Flowering time: Late spring to early summer (red)
Pruning: Not required but will take any amount
Features: Bird attracting
 

Edibles:

Whole plant appears slightly greyish.

Young shoots/ soft young cones/fruit raw

Additional information

Size

5g, pkt

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