Casuarina Cunninghamiana

This flowering plant, Casuarina cunninghamiana, is known by several names such as river oak, river sheoak, and creek oak.

It is a member of the Casuarinaceae family and is indigenous to Australia and New Guinea.

Its scientific name, family, genus, and kingdom can be found listed as follows: Casuarina cunninghamiana, Casuarinaceae, Casuarina, and Plantae, respectively.

Slow growing native tree.

Foliage down to ground level.

Useful for soil retention and erosion control.

Its tendency to sucker makes it a good tree to plant along river banks or waterways.

Timber makes and excellent firewood as well as a craft wood.

Important food source for red and yellow tailed black cockatoo

This canopy possesses a pyramidal shape, with a height of 10-15 m and a spread of 6-10 m.

It is best suited for full sun positions.

It thrives in a variety of landscapes, including coastal areas, plains, foothills, and hills, and can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay and loam, with a preference for acidic, alkaline, or neutral pH levels.

This tree is drought resistant and requires minimal supplementary watering, making it a hardy choice for gardens.

Its foliage is green and its flowers are insignificant, but it serves ornamental and habitat purposes.