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Black Sheoak - Allocasuarina littoralis
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Overview & Specifications
Black Sheoak - Allocasuarina littoralis
A robust Australian native with striking needle-like foliage and dark, furrowed bark, Black Sheoak performs where many trees fail. Resilient across coastal, sandy, and low-rainfall sites, it delivers structure, screening, and ecological value with minimal input.
Why Black Sheoak
Drought & Poor Soil Tolerance: Establishes and performs in sandy, rocky, and low-nutrient soils with minimal irrigation once settled.
Rapid Structural Growth: Reaches 6–12m, delivering height and canopy mass ahead of most comparable natives.
Effective Screening & Wind Mitigation: Dense, fine-textured foliage forms a reliable barrier suitable for exposed and coastal sites.
Evergreen Form: Retains foliage year-round, maintaining visual consistency and screening integrity across all seasons.
Fauna Value: Seed cones draw parrots and native birds, contributing to biodiversity outcomes on larger projects.
Ideal Applications
Windbreak Planting: Well-suited to exposed rural, coastal, and semi-arid properties requiring durable, low-maintenance wind protection.
Screening & Boundary Definition: Planted in rows, provides fast, dense coverage along property perimeters and internal zones.
Specimen Feature: Dark bark and fine foliage create a distinctive silhouette as a standalone element within a composed landscape.
Ecological Restoration: Appropriate for revegetation and habitat planting on large-scale residential or rural development projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to moderately moist soils; tolerates sandy, loamy or clay soils; adaptable to acidic conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 1–2 summers until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 6–10m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: Dark red to maroon
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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