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Casuarina equisetifolia

Horsetail Tree, South Sea Ironwood

Plant photo of: Casuarina equisetifolia
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen tree grows quickly to 50' x 30'. Upright tree has a feathery and open character. Will take salt spray, full sun or reflected heat. Drought resistant. Very tolerant of salty soil but does not do well in heavy clay. Good as a windbreak or screen. Damaged by hard frost. Native to southeast Asia and Australia.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.