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ALLOCASUARINA fraseriana 5g
She Oak
Family: Casuarinaceae
Characteristics: Tree 10-15 metre spread 6-10m
Seed per packet: Approx. 40
Seed per gram: Approx. 180
Allocasuarina fraseriana is a monoecious tree that typically grows to a height of 5 to 15 meters.
The leaves are reduced to scale-like teeth, measuring 0.7 to 1.2 mm long, and are arranged in whorls of six to eight around the branchlets. The sections of the branchlet between the leaf whorls are 7 to 15 mm long and 0.8 to 1.3 mm in diameter.
Male flowers are arranged in spikes that are 30 to 80 mm long, and red flowers bloom from May to October.
A good tree for river banks and waterways. Useful for soil retention and erosion control.
The timber is renown for wood turning and furniture making.
Early settlers in Western Australia used sheoak timber for roof shingles. Later, it was employed in the construction of kegs and casks. This timber is valued for its broad medullary rays and is often used in woodturning and carving decorative ornaments. The sapwood is pale yellow, while the heartwood ranges from dark red to brown. The texture of the oak wood is moderately fine and even. Greenwood has a density of about 1,000 kg/m³, while the density of air-dried wood is approximately 730 kg/m³.
Allocasuarina fraseriana occurs in the Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain, and Warren on the southwest coast of Western Australia.
Prefers light to medium soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost resistant and salt tolerant.
* Image by Hughesdarren CC BY-SA 4.0
Best sown in spring avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum temperature for germination for this species is around 22-25°C.
Sow seed on the surface of a porous seed-raising mix.
Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed-raising mix over the seed to hold the seed in place. Do not bury the seed too deeply.
Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
Place in a warm, shaded, or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
Keep warm & moist
Germination: 2-6 weeks.
Storing at 3-5°C will maintain the viability of the seed for several years.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, and they should be kept moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.
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