Casuarina Torulosa (Forest She-Oak)

Casuarina torulosa, also known as the Forest She-Oak, is a fast-growing, evergreen tree with a spreading form and gracefully weeping, needle-like foliage. In winter, its leaves turn a striking rusty red when flowering, adding seasonal interest. The tree's fissured, corky bark and decorative cone-shaped fruit further enhance its visual appeal.

This hardy tree is ideal for windbreaks, screening, and erosion control, with its dense canopy providing excellent shelter and shade. Forest She-Oak thrives in a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and poor soils, and it is tolerant of drought, light frost, and coastal conditions. Its leaf litter can also be used as a natural mulch to deter weeds.

The gentle rustling of wind through the foliage makes this tree a sensory delight, perfect for low-maintenance gardens, rural properties, and coastal landscapes.