Black Sheoak

Allocasuarina Littoralis

Sunshine Coast Plant Varieties
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Black Sheoak Description

Black Sheoak is an evergreen tree native to the East coast of Australia, identified by its long, fine, pine-needle like foliage.

It also features red Spring flowers followed by seed cones.

Black Sheoak is relatively fast-growing tree, and grows very well both inland and in coastal zones.

Black Sheoak Maintenance

Watering: Regular watering during early growth stages. Once established, the tree is drought-resistant.

Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the tree to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Pruning: Minimal pruning is required.

Black Sheoak Alternative Names

Allocasuarina littoralis, commonly known as black she-oak, is a species of flowering plant in the family Casuarinaceae and is endemic to eastern Australia.