She-oak (Allocasuarina)

She-oak

They are trees or shrubs that are notable for their long, segmented branchlets that function as leaves. Fallen cladodes form a dense, soft mat beneath she-oaks. Another characteristic feature are the spiny "cones", about the size of an acorn but with a texture more resembling a conifer cone. As with legumes, she-oak roots possess nodules containing symbiotic nitrogen fixing bacteria; together with their highly drought-adapted foliage, this enables she-oaks to thrive in very poor soil and semi-arid areas. However, she-oaks are much less bushfire-tolerant than eucalypts. They are endemic to Australia, occurring primarily in the south.

Scientific classification

Genus

She-oak (Allocasuarina)

Family

Sheoaks

Order

Beeches, walnuts, and allied trees

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Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Drooping she-oak Stunted she-oak Necklace she-oak Bull-oak Black she oak Forest oak

Care Guide for She-oak

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: She-oak, native to arid regions, exhibits exceptional drought tolerance and thrives on a watering schedule of once every 1-2 weeks. As an evergreen, it benefits from natural rainfall, reducing its dependence on manual watering and enhancing its adaptability to environmental rhythms.

Propagation: Propagation of she-oak involves seed sowing and cuttings, requiring full sun, moderate temperatures, and well-drained soil. Germination can improve with scarification. Steps include collecting mature seeds, pre-treating them, sowing in a seed-raising mix, maintaining 20-25°C, and transplanting seedlings once established.

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