Swamp Oak - Plant Native!

Swamp Oak

Casuarina glauca

Hardy fast-growing spreading tree with needle-like foliage

FEATURES: Leaves or ‘teeth’ are very small and occur in rings at intervals along the stems. Flowers are followed by cylindrical cones. Trees occur naturally near brackish waterways.

CONDITIONS: Very tough tree tolerant of well-drained to seasonally waterlogged and saline soils, coastal conditions, wind and dry periods.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

  • ideal wind break and for erosion control
  • suitable for large gardens and parks
  • ideal in wet or boggy sites
Plant size

small tree

Flower Time in Summer

Summer

Flower Time in Spring

Spring

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Part Shade

Part Shade

Wet Areas

Wet Areas

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Sandy Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Wind Break

Wind Break

Coastal

Coastal

Frost Hardy

Frost Hardy