Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct
Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct
Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct
Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct
Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct
Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak - Evergreen Trees Direct

Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak

100L: Approximately 2.5m - 3m

40cm / 45L:Approximately 1.8 m to 3.0 m tall

Please note: These height guides are approximate, as we work with live plants and natural variation is expected. The measurements provided reflect typical stock sizing but may vary between batches.

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Learn About Your New Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak

Allocasuarina verticillata – Drooping She Oak is an Australian native tree known for its fine, needle-like foliage and softly weeping form. Reaching 5–10 metres tall, it brings character to landscapes while offering practical value as a windbreak or habitat tree.

They look excellent in rural and coastal settings, where Allocasuarina verticillata – Drooping She Oak thrives in poor soils, tolerates drought, and supports native biodiversity. The reddish-brown seasonal flowers and woody cones add subtle detail and interest.

Allocasuarina verticillata – Drooping She Oak is also valued for its ability to fix nitrogen, contributing to soil health in low-maintenance and revegetation projects.

Plant Profile
Planting & Spacing Tips
Post Planting Care
Tips for Various Soil Types

1. Botanical & Physical Characteristics

BOTANICAL NAME:
Allocasuarina verticillata
GENUS:
Allocasuarina
BOTANICAL SPECIES:
verticillata
COMMON NAME:
Drooping She Oak
FAMILY:
Casuarinaceae
EVERGREEN / DECIDUOUS:
Evergreen (foliage year round)
FOLIAGE TYPE
  • Fine
FORM & SHAPE
  • Upright
  • Weeping
  • Broad
  • Rounded

2. Growth & Environmental Conditions

GROWTH RATE
  • Medium Growth Rate
EXPECTED GROWTH PER YEAR

40 – 70 cm/year

MATURE HEIGHT

5 m – 10 m

MATURE WIDTH

3 m – 6 m

SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
FROST TOLERANCE

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

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE?
Yes

3. Practical Uses & Flowering

USES:
  • Screening or Privacy
  • Rural Property Planting
  • Shade Tree
  • Revegetation or Regeneration
  • Council or Civic Landscapes
FLOWER COLOUR
Red
FLOWER TYPE
  • Not Applicable
FLOWERING PERIOD
  • Winter

Planting Tips

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening:3 m – 4 m

Feature Tree: 4 m – 6 m

Avenue Planting Trees: 4 m – 5 m

Ensuring A Strong Start

How to Plant Allocasuarina verticillata

  1. Location Selection: Opt for a location with full sun to light shade.
  2. Soil Preference: Adaptable to a variety of soils, with a preference for well-draining types.
  3. Digging: Create a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball.
  4. Planting: Position the tree in the hole, backfill with soil, and press gently but firmly.
  5. Initial Watering: Drench the area post-planting.

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: 49.5cm (W) × 35.2cm (D)
  • 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 100L Pot: 66cm (W) × 49.5cm (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)

Post Planting Care

When planting a new tree or shrub, proper watering is essential to ensure healthy establishment and long-term growth. Follow these guidelines to give your plant the best start:

  1. Immediately After Planting:
    Water generously right after planting to settle the soil around the roots and eliminate air pockets. This helps the roots make good contact with the soil.
  2. First Three Months (Establishment Phase):
    The initial three months are critical for root development. Water deeply twice daily (morning and evening) to encourage strong, deep root growth.
  3. Irrigation Systems:
    If using an irrigation system, adjust it to provide adequate water during the establishment phase. Ensure the water reaches the root zone without overwatering.
  4. Weather Considerations:
    Adjust watering based on weather conditions. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods and reduce it during cooler, wetter seasons.
  5. Ongoing Care:
    After the establishment phase (3 months), gradually reduce watering frequency but ensure the plant receives consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.

Long Term & Ongoing Care

Caring for Allocasuarina verticillata

  • Watering: Water regularly during its early growth. Once matured, it demonstrates significant drought tolerance.
  • Mulching: Encircle the tree base with organic mulch to conserve soil moisture and deter weeds.
  • Pruning: Light pruning can be employed to maintain a desired shape.

Growing Your Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak in Various Soil Types

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

  • Well-Draining Soil Preferred – Grows best in sandy, loamy, or well-structured clay soils.
  • Clay Soil – Tolerates heavier soils if drainage is adequate.
  • pH Range – Adaptable to acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline soils.
Here is what customers like you frequently ask

FAQ

Q. What is Drooping She Oak commonly used for?
A. It’s ideal for windbreaks, screening, habitat planting, and as a low-maintenance ornamental tree in native gardens and large landscapes.

Q. How tall and wide does it grow?
A. Typically reaches 5 – 10 m in height with a 3 – 6 m spread. It forms a soft, weeping canopy.

Q. Does it flower?
A. Yes — seasonal reddish-brown flowers appear, followed by distinct woody cones, mostly on female trees.

Q. Is it drought tolerant?
A. Yes — once established, it is very drought hardy and needs minimal supplemental watering.

Q. Can it tolerate poor or coastal soils?
A. Absolutely — it’s well-suited to poor, sandy, and coastal soils, and contributes to nitrogen fixation in the soil.

Q. What kind of pruning or maintenance is needed?
A. Low maintenance — light pruning every few years to shape or remove dead branches is sufficient.

Q. What light conditions are best?
A. Grows best in full sun, but tolerates part shade as well.

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