Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine)
Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) needles and small woody cones cling to thin hanging branches.
Botanical names: Casuarina equisetifolia, Casuarina muricata
Common names: Australian Pine, Ironwood, Horsetail, Iron Wood
Family: Casuarinaceae
Origin: Malaysia, Southern Asia, Oceania and Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Flood tolerance: HighCasuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) grows best in full sun, requires moderate water and can tolerate occasional flooding or inundation of saltwater. It can thrive in conditions ranging from wet to dry, and can even handle salty sea spray.Casuarina equisetifolia is adapted to grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It can grow quite tall, some taller than 50 feet, with a canopy that is dense, perfect for shady and cool atmospheres.
Casuarina equisetifolia with thin green needle-like leaves and a white mailbox nearby
Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) needle branches against clear blue sky showing small brown cones
Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) branch with slender green needles and small rounded greyish seed cones
Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) shows small grey brown fruits attached to thin green needle leaves.
Casuarina equisetifolia (Australian Pine) woody fruit clusters growing on thin textured green pine-like stems
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