Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak

Size: 100L
Sale price$550.00

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.

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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 – 10 m

Mature Width:

3 m – 6 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 verticillata - Drooping She Oak is considered:

  • Upright
  • Weeping
  • Broad
  • Rounded
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

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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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening:3 m – 4 m

Feature Tree: 4 m – 6 m

Avenue Planting Trees: 4 m – 5 m

How to Plant Allocasuarina verticillata - Drooping She Oak

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 / 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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