Casuarina equisetifolia
Horsetail Tree
Description
40-65' by 20-30'. Rapid grower. Upright spreading evergreen. Has a feathery and open character. Southeast Asia and Australia. Will take salt spray, full sun or reflected heat. Drought resistant. Very tolerant of salty conditions except heavy clay. Will also take wet areas. Damaged by hard frost. Aggressive and may compete with others, Can be invasive in wet conditions.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.