{"product_id":"allocasuarina-verticillata","title":"Allocasuarina verticillata","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrooping Sheoak \/ Coast Sheoak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAllocasuarina verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003eCasuarinaceae \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern Australia (including South Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native tree to large shrub (weeping habit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eAllocasuarina verticillata, commonly known as Drooping Sheoak, is a highly adaptable Australian native perfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, coastal exposure and low-water landscapes. Recognised for its soft, pendulous branchlets and graceful form, it provides year-round structure, wind protection and ecological value in South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eInstead of true leaves, this sheoak features fine, needle-like green-grey cladodes that move beautifully in the breeze and cast light, dappled shade. Subtle reddish-brown flowers appear in cooler months, followed by small woody cones. Exceptionally hardy, it tolerates drought, wind, salt spray, poor soils and frost, making it ideal for coastal gardens, windbreaks, habitat planting and large-scale landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 m H × 3–6 m W (can be maintained smaller with selective pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, drooping grey-green cladodes (needle-like branchlets); evergreen; may show soft bronze or olive tones in dry or cool conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small reddish-brown male flowers mainly autumn–winter; female plants produce woody cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen weeping form year-round with subtle cool-season colour shifts and decorative cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent habitat tree — seeds favoured by cockatoos and parrots; foliage provides shelter for birds; supports insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly drought tolerant once established; exceptional wind and salt tolerance; very hardy in coastal conditions; frost tolerant; thrives in poor, sandy, rocky or limestone soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windbreaks\/screens: 2.5–4 m apart; Windbreaks\/screens: 2.5–4 m apart; Specimen planting: allow 4–6 m clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic; ingestion of large amounts may cause mild tummy upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade (best form and density in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy, rocky or limestone soils; extremely tolerant of low fertility; avoid prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 3–4 weeks in summer (more in heatwaves); minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low — remove damaged or crossing branches only; light formative pruning when young if shaping is desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia — Adelaide Plains, coastal suburbs, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable — tolerates acidic through to alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal windbreak or shelterbelt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabitat tree for native wildlife and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal screen or backdrop in large gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevegetation, erosion control and stabilisation on slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalistic native landscapes and rural plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllocasuarina verticillata is a true survivor — elegant, ecologically valuable and incredibly tough. Its soft, weeping form, wildlife benefits and ability to thrive where other trees fail make it an outstanding long-term choice for South Australian coastal and low-water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"45L Grow Bag","offer_id":48684856148220,"sku":"ALLO-VERT-45LGB","price":292.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/allocasurina-verticillata-drooping-coast-sheoak-45L-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1768628641","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/allocasuarina-verticillata","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}