Drooping Sheoak
Found widely in south Eastern Australia Allocasuarina verticillata with its natural weeping habit is commonly called the ‘Drooping Sheoak.
A small to medium sized tree with a naturally rounded crown Allocasuarina verticillata has deep green foliage and a naturally weeping habit.
It is round widely in coastal areas of south Eastern Victoria and is a drought tolerant plant once established.
Reaching between 4 and 10 metres in height depending on conditions.
Interestingly the species does vary from those that are naturally found in coastal areas and those found inland. So choose the variety to suit your location.
Allocasuarina verticillata Landscaping Uses
Like many Allocasuarina species this is tree that is used widely as a windbreak tree as well as a shelter tree for livestock it is also suited as an interesting ornamental in a garden situation.
Other Uses include as a screening plant and a shade plant. Its dense foliage make it a good habitat plant for small birds as well as a food source.
Very useful in coastal conditions as it tolerates sandy and coastal soil. It can be used as a screen or windbreak in these areas.
How to grow Allocasuarina verticillata
- A free draining soil is essential, the type of soil is not important, however any wet or waterlogged soils are not suitable.
- A position in full sun to part is best, deep shade creates a sparse foliage which is not overly attractive.
As a specimen tree give the plant room to spread and develop a good crown. - Avoid frost prone areas as this plant only tolerates light frosts.
Description
- Botanical Name – Allocasuarina Verticillata
- Common Names – Weeping or Drooping Sheoak
- Position – Full sun
- Soil – Tolerates poor to dry soil
- Foliage – Needle like, mid to deep green,
- Height – Around 4 – 10 metres depending on conditions
- Spread – A crown of 4 – 6 metres across.
- Growth Rate – Medium to fast
- Flowers – Late winter into spring, reddish brown. Followed by seeds which attract native birds to the garden,
Tristaniopsis laurina is available for sale from the following wholesale nurseries.
1750 Westernport Rd Heath Hill VIC 3981
Australias largest grower of semi advanced native and deciduous trees. .9 - 2.6mts high. Supplying councils, developers and landscapers. Includes Acacia implexa, acacia melanoxlylon.
www.dream-time.com.au