Casuarina equisetifolia - Coast She-oak

Description and Uses

Casuarina equisetifolia (Coast She-oak) is a tropical tree from Northern Australia . It is mainly grown for its fuel crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; timber, ornamental, fuel, fertilization, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called beaf-wood and has a density of 830 - 830 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is fast, it's energetic value is 5100 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is fast. After 8 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Casuarina equisetifolia has a lifespan of 45 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 50 meters tall with a crown of 20 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 200 cm and a row distance of 200 cm. It is very fast growing and intolerant to shade. Casuarina equisetifolia has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza high). It is able to fix nitrogen moderately with "Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by wind. Casuarina equisetifolia is {missing data} and {missing data} and has {missing data}.

Casuarina equisetifolia thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1400 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 0°C; optimally between 10 - 35°C. The optimal rainfall is 1950 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 200 - 3500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of loam. To salt it is very tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Casuarina equisetifolia is susceptible to the following pests: Zeuzera coffeae , Lymantria xylina , Anoplophora macularia , Hypsipyla robusta . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 35 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}