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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout.

Native to: New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland

Introduced to: Algeria, Belize, Bermuda, Cape Provinces, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Florida, Haiti, Japan, Leeward Is., Madeira, Mauritius, Morocco, Nansei-shoto, New Zealand North, Northern Provinces, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Spain, Tunisia, Venezuela, Windward Is.

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Native

Introduced

Casuarina cunninghamianaCasuarina cunninghamiana

Australian Pine, Beefwood, Creek Oak, Kasa, River Oak, River Oak Casuarina, River Sheoak

In Stock: 2.503 lb (Total:2.503lb)

Casuarina cunninghamiana

Estimate 65 seeds (+/-4)

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2.5 lb

Details

Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

87%

Seeds per lb:

219,240

Quantity:

2.5 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1828968

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seeds need warmer temperatures to germinate (77°+ F), and take 2-6 weeks to sprout.

Native to: New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland

Native

Introduced

Introducing Casuarina cunninghamiana, commonly known as River Oak or River Sheoak—a remarkable Australian native tree celebrated for its versatility and ecological benefits. Towering up to 115 ft, this species captivates with its elegant pyramidal crown in youth, transitioning to an open canopy with age. Its unique foliage comprises deciduous, needle-like cladodes adorned with scale-like leaves in whorls, offering a distinctive aesthetic appeal.

Native to the riparian zones of eastern Australia, it flourishes along freshwater streams and rivers, thriving in light, well-drained sandy or gravelly soils. Renowned for its adaptability, C. cunninghamiana has been successfully introduced to diverse climates worldwide, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, excelling in shelterbelts and erosion control. Its dense canopy and deep, fibrous roots anchor soil, preventing erosion, while its ability to withstand various temperatures and moderate drought make it ideal for sustainable landscaping.

Beyond its ecological functions, River Sheoak offers exceptional utility. Revered as a source of fuelwood, it burns efficiently and leaves minimal ash. Though its timber is prone to splitting, it finds niche applications in furniture, tool handles, and more. Moreover, this species engages in a natural symbiosis with Frankia bacteria, enhancing nitrogen fixation and soil fertility—key advantages for agroforestry initiatives.