Family	Casuarinaceae
Description	A large upright tree, young trees are pyramidal in shape, older trees columnar
Flowering Time	Autumn
Distribution & Botanical Details	Click Here
Florabank Profile	View
Vegetation Communities	Riparian forest and woodland
Soil Types	Well-drained alluvium
Values / Uses
Revegetation / Habitat Values	Dominant or co-dominant canopy tree. Host to casuarina mistletoe.
Amenity / Ornamental Values	A large stately tree for amenity plantings. Too large for most gardens.
Other Values	The timber is very beautiful with the ray pattern found also in the oak family (Fagaceae). Reputed to be difficult to dry without warping or buckling. Also good fuelwood and charcoal. A key stabiliser of banks and soils along waterways. Foliage can be used for stock fodder and also produces a dye for wool.
Tolerances
Water Deficit	low to average, does quite well when planted away from permanent water especially on fertile soils
Compaction	high
Waterlogging	very high
Shade	low
Minimum Temperature	-10 degrees
Seed & Germination Details
Average no. Seeds per Gram	1000
Viability Period	1-2 years, cool storage prolongs lifespan
Dormancy	none
Treatment	none
Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees	5-21
Direct Seeding