Herb latin name: Casuarina cristata


Synonyms: Casuarina lepidophylla


Family: Casuarinaceae (She-oak Family)



Description of the plant:



Plant:
Evergreen
Tree

Height:
12 m
(39 feet)

Habitat of Casuarina cristata:

Drier areas, usually on heavier soils and avoiding ridges.

Other uses of the herb:

The bark is rich in tannin. Wood - very hard, not durable, takes a good polish. Mainly used for furniture and fencing, it is also a good fuel.

Propagation of Casuarina cristata:

Seed - sow late winter to early summer in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.

Cultivation of the herb:

Drier areas, usually on heavier soils and avoiding ridges.

Medicinal use of Casuarina cristata:

None known

Known hazards of Casuarina cristata:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.