Allocasuarina littoralis - Black She Oak

Size: 40cm/45L
Sale price$250.00

Allocasuarina littoralis – Black She Oak is a hardy evergreen native tree suited to a wide range of Australian landscapes. With a mature height of 5 to 8 metres, it develops an upright form with fine, dark green, needle-like foliage and a soft, flowing canopy. Ideal for windbreaks, screening, and erosion control, it also improves soil health through nitrogen-fixing roots.

They look excellent in rural blocks, native gardens, or bushland-style plantings where tough, drought-tolerant structure is needed. Female plants produce red flowers in winter followed by small, woody reddish-brown cones, adding subtle seasonal interest.

Thanks to its adaptability to poor or sandy soils, Allocasuarina littoralis – Black She Oak is commonly used in revegetation projects, low-water gardens, and coastal zones. With minimal maintenance and year-round coverage, Allocasuarina littoralis – Black She Oak delivers strong environmental performance and dependable visual structure without requiring high input.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

5 m – 8 m

Mature Width:

3 m – 5 m

Expected Growth Pear Year

40 – 70 cm/year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Allocasuarina littoralis - Black She Oak is considered:

  • Upright
  • Weeping
  • Broad
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Red

Flower Type:

  • Not Applicable

Flowering Period

  • Winter
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Fine

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

What is Allocasuarina littoralis best used for?
A. It’s commonly planted as a windbreak, for screening, and for soil improvement due to its nitrogen-fixing ability.

Q. How tall and wide does it grow?
A. Grows 5 – 8 m tall and 3 – 5 m wide, with a soft, weeping canopy.

Q. Does it flower?
A. Female trees produce small red flowers in winter, though flowers are not showy.

Q. Is it drought tolerant?
A. Yes — it's highly drought hardy once established.

Q. Does it handle coastal and poor soil conditions?
A. Absolutely. It tolerates coastal exposurepoor soils, and helps prevent erosion.

Q. What kind of pruning does it need?
A. Very low maintenance — just light shaping if desired.

Q. What light is best?
A. Full sun to part shade is ideal for healthy growth.

Q. What are its ecological benefits?
A. It fixes nitrogen, supports soil health, and contributes to native biodiversity.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Plant 3 m – 4 m apart.

Feature Tree: Plant 4 m – 6 m apart to allow upright form.

Avenue Planting Trees: Suitable at 4 m intervals.

How to Plant Allocasuarina littoralis - Black She Oak

How to Plant Allocasuarina littoralis

  1. Location Selection: Ensure a location with full sun to partial shade.
  2. Soil Preference: Adaptable to various soils but thrives in well-draining soil.
  3. Digging: Dig a hole double the width of the root ball.
  4. Planting: Situate the tree in the hole, refill with soil, and press down firmly.
  5. Initial Watering: Soak the planting area thoroughly after setting the tree.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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