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.
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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
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Sowing Instructions:
- Untreated seeds germinate readily in 2–5 weeks, especially in warm temperatures.
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Position:
- Plant in full sun. Prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to various soil types.
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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!