Genus species; Allocasuarina distyla (syn Casuarina distyla)
Meaning of name; - 2 sided
Family; Casuarinaceae
Common name; Scrub She Oak
Shade; None to Filtered
Features; Large shrub to 4 metres. Stobili give male plant a bronze appearance when flowering.
Aspect; FRONT LINE COASTAL; SHADY DRY; Dry Conditions; Usually Frost Resistant;
Habitat; Scrubland, Heaths,
Soil; SHADY DRY; Heavy & Clay Soil; Sandy Soil; Moderately Lime tolerant; Salt Soil Tolerant;
Landscape uses; Windbreak; Ornamental; Shade Tree; Street Tree;
Leaves;
Flowering; July - September
Fruit;
Seed type;
Dispersal vector; Wings (air resistance).
Problems;
Ecological values; Bird Attracter/Seed Eaters;
Propagation; Seed which germinate readily.