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Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

$160.00

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Sizes: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

30cm/33cm: 0.9m – 1.8m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 0.2–0.3 m

Mature Width: 2–4 m

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is expected to grow 0.3–0.5 m per year (spreads steadily).

Root Ball Dimensions

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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About Your New Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is a unique, low-growing Australian native groundcover with dense, trailing green foliage that creates a dramatic weeping effect. Its unusual form makes it ideal for spilling over retaining walls, softening hard edges, covering embankments, or as a sculptural element in modern and native gardens.

Tough and low maintenance, ‘Cousin It’ thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor and sandy types. It is highly drought and salt tolerant once established, making it suitable for coastal and urban environments. Its dense mat-like growth also helps with erosion control on sloped areas.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Groundcovers
Underplanting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Is Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 0.2–0.3 m

Mature Width: 2–4 m

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is expected to grow 0.3–0.5 m per year (spreads steadily).

Growth Rate of Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is expected to grow 0.3–0.5 m per year (spreads steadily).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Is Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' frost tolerant?

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' Flower?

Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’ produces very small, inconspicuous red to brown flowers along its fine, trailing stems. While barely visible, these seasonal blooms are part of its natural cycle and precede the formation of tiny woody fruiting cones.

Does Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is Native to Cultivar of Casuarina glauca, which is native to coastal New South Wales and Queensland.

What is the Wildlife Value of Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' ?

Its thick, ground-hugging foliage provides shelter for lizards, insects and small ground-dwelling wildlife, while its flowers support native bees and beneficial insects. This low, spreading habit also helps stabilise soil and encourages micro-habitats that boost garden biodiversity.

How much Sunlight does Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' need?

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as it matures and develops outstanding drought resilience.

Is Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' Drought Tolerant?

Is Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Casuarina ‘Cousin It’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains its dense, cascading mat-like form with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Choose a sunny or partly shaded site with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Add compost or native mix to improve soil structure.
Water deeply after planting and mulch around the base.
Space 1–1.5 metres apart for full ground coverage.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

60–90 cm apart for full coverage in 1–2 years

Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is expected to grow 0.3–0.5 m per year (spreads steadily).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'

Water regularly during the first year; minimal watering required once mature.
Fertilise lightly in spring with a native slow-release fertiliser.
Trim lightly to control spread or maintain shape if desired.

Planting Your Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' in Different Soil

Sandy soils: Excellent; ideal for coastal and free-draining conditions.
Loamy soils: Perfect for lush, even growth.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if well-drained.
Coastal soils: Perfectly suited to salt and wind exposure.
Poor soils: Performs well in low-nutrient conditions; avoid over-fertilising.