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Casuarina cunninghamianaCasuarina cunninghamiana

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

In Stock: 2.961 lb (Total:2.961lb)

Casuarina cunninghamiana

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2.96 lb

Details

Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

87%

Seeds per lb:

219,240

Quantity:

2.96 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

10

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

Looking for a tree that can stabilize riverbanks, prevent soil erosion, and add visual appeal to your landscape? Look no further than Casuarina cunninghamiana, also known as River Oak, River She-oak, Creek Oak, and Fire Oak. This attractive evergreen tree grows up to 60 meters tall and has fine, greyish green needle-like foliage. The plant forms suckers and is widely used for land reclamation, windbreaks, and shelterbelts. It is also much planted in Egypt for protecting roads from the sand. The wood is dark, durable, and closely grained, making it perfect for flooring, axe handles, firewood, and poles. Additionally, gold, green, and grey dyes can be obtained from the leaves, and the bark can be used as tanbark. Do your part to beautify and protect your landscape with Casuarina cunninghamiana.