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Drooping Sheoak - Allocasuarina verticillata (Worgnal) seeds

Drooping Sheoak - Allocasuarina verticillata (Worgnal) seeds

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Drooping Sheoak (Allocasuarina verticillata)
A graceful native tree, offering shade, shelter, and ecological value.


Quick Facts

  • Height & Lifespan: Grows 4–10 meters tall, with a lifespan of 50–100 years.
  • Appearance: Features weeping, dark green branchlets and a rounded habit. Young trees may appear sparse but develop into a fuller form with age.
  • Flowers:
    • Male: Yellow-brown flower spikes (Mar–Dec).
    • Female: Red flowers, producing cones.
  • Habitat: Found in the ACT, NSW, SA, Tasmania, and Victoria. Thrives in full sun and is extremely heat and coastal tolerant.
  • Uses: Ideal for streetscapes, reserves, and parks; excellent for shade and shelter.

Why Grow Drooping Sheoak?

This hardy tree is a valuable addition to landscapes, providing aesthetic appeal, ecological benefits, and resilience in challenging conditions. Its ability to fix nitrogen enriches the soil, supporting surrounding vegetation.


Bush Food Note

  • Cones: Soaked in water, they impart a lemon flavor to the liquid.
  • Branchlets: The needle-like leaves can be chewed for moisture during times of scarcity.

How to Grow

  1. Sowing Instructions:

    • Untreated seeds germinate readily in 2–5 weeks, especially in warm temperatures.
  2. Position:

    • Plant in full sun. Prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to various soil types.
  3. Care Tips:

    • Minimal maintenance required once established.
    • Water young trees regularly during establishment, then reduce irrigation.
    • Prune as needed to maintain a balanced shape.

Uses in Your Garden

  • Bush Food Garden: Soak cones for a refreshing lemon-flavored drink.
  • Ornamental Value: A beautiful weeping form adds grace to landscapes.
  • Ecological Benefits: Provides habitat and food for birds; improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
  • Practical Uses: Ideal for windbreaks, shade, and shelter; timber used for craft and firewood.

Germination Tips

  • Method: Direct sowing of untreated seeds works well.
  • Timeframe: Germination occurs within 2–5 weeks in warm conditions.
  • Temperature: Optimal germination at warm temperatures (above 20°C).

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Bring the elegant Allocasuarina verticillata into your garden or landscape for its beauty, resilience, and ecological contributions.

Order your Drooping Sheoak seeds today and grow a tree deeply rooted in Australia's natural heritage!