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Allocasuarina emuina

Mt Emu She-Oak

Casuarinaceae

Description:

An endangered shrub naturally occurring only in low heathland between Caloundra and Mt Emu. It has fine, needle-like foliage and produces male and female flowers on separate plants, with flowering occurring in winter. Male flowers appear without stalks, and cones have a distinctive small spike at the tip. Prefers moist heath soils, including light to medium clays and sandy loams.

Special Features:

  • Hardy and wind/salt tolerant

  • Endemic to Mt Emu region

  • Winter flowering

  • Listed as an endangered species

Natural Habitat:

Montane, Coastal Heath

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Endangered, spreading straggly shrub to 3m

Attracts:

Seed eating birds

Flower Colour:

Red, Brown

Allocasuarina emuina - Mt Emu She-Oak

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