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River She-oak, Beefwood
Scientific Name: Casuarina cunninghamiana m56d545der89
Family: Casuarinaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8,9,12-26 USDA: 9-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Eastern and northern Australia Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, the largest of the Casuarina, very fast growing to 65 feet tall (20 m), 40 feet spread (12 m); gray bark with small platelets; needle-like foliage Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, very drought tolerant, tolerates poor drainage, tolerates saline soils Propagation: Winged seeds, that don't need pre-treatment, and fall easily from the fruit when it is left to dryzutzu

Fruiting Habits:
Woody globose cones, 0.4 inches in diameter (1 cm), following inconspicuous flowers