Desert Oak
Casuarina decaisneana

Family: Casuarinaceae

What it is like

A medium to large tree. It grows 6-15 m high and spreads 3-12 m wide. The leaves are fine and hang down. The male flowers are in slender spikes. The seed cones are large. They are 3-7 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. They are woody.

There are about 17 Casuarina species.

Where it is found

It suits arid and semi arid regions. It grows in the hottest and most arid areas in Australia. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in dry soil and in full sunlight. It is frost hardy.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Now Allocasuarina decaisneana;