Allocasuarina tortiramula – Twisted She-oak

The twisted she-oak is a small shrub, with interesting twisted and spreading branches and a dense canopy. Rare in the wild and restricted to a small area in SW Western Australia. Grows in a Mediterranean climate.

Plant Information

Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - She-oak
Scientific Name - Allocasuarina tortiramula
Family - Casuarinaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.7
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Brown
Flowering Time - Spring, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover
Special Uses - Erosion control
Attracts Wildlife - Seed eating birds, Lizards
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