Allocasuarina torulosa
Forest Oak
Casuarinaceae
Description:
A medium to large, fast-growing and hardy tree in fertile soils. Features corky bark and needle-like foliage, with large woody seed cones up to 4 cm long. An important food source for Glossy Black Cockatoos and a useful windbreak or shade tree. Fallen needles create a natural mulch, enriching the soil.
Special Features:
Food source for Glossy Black Cockatoos
Male and female flowers on separate plants
Fallen needles form natural mulch
Good windbreak plant
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable, Well-drained
Tree/Shrub Height:
Tree to 20m - Spread 4m
Attracts:
Seed eating birds, Insects, Butterflies
Flower Colour:
Red, Brown
Allocasuarina torulosa - Forest Oak
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Regional ecosystem:
12.8.14, 12.11.9, 12.11.15, 12.12.23, 12.2.5, 12.2.6, 12.2.8, 12.3.5a, 12.5.3, 12.5.4, 12.5.5, 12.5.7, 12.5.11, 12.8.17, 12.8.8a, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.4, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.19, 12.9-10.17d, 12.9-10.17b, 12.9-10.21, 12.9-10.5a, 12.9-10.7a, 12.11.2, 12.11.3, 12.11.23, 12.11.14, 12.11.3a, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5j, 12.11.5k, 12.12.4, 12.12.14, 12.12.15, 12.12.12, 12.3.1, 12.8.1
