🌿 River Sheoak — Casuarina cunninghamiana
Casuarina cunninghamiana, commonly known as River Sheoak, is a hardy Australian native tree admired for its fine, needle-like foliage, graceful weeping habit, and exceptional tolerance to challenging conditions. Thriving along waterways, open landscapes, and urban environments across Victoria, this fast-growing species performs well in full sun and a wide range of soils — including sandy, clay, and periodically wet sites. River Sheoak is ideal for erosion control, windbreaks, privacy planting, and native habitat restoration, offering year-round structure, low maintenance, and strong resilience in both coastal and inland settings.
🌱 Care Guide — Casuarina cunninghamiana (River Sheoak)
Light: Full sun for best growth and canopy density.
Soil: Highly adaptable — thrives in sandy, loamy, clay, and riparian soils; tolerates seasonal flooding.
Water: Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
Fertiliser: Rarely required; apply a native slow-release fertiliser if desired in spring.
Pruning: Generally unnecessary; can be lightly shaped when young.
Position: Excellent for screening, windbreaks, riparian zones, habitat plantings, and rural properties.
Growth Habit: Fast-growing; 10–20 m tall with a narrow to spreading canopy depending on site conditions.
Pests/Disease: Very hardy; occasional borers possible in stressed trees.
Extra: Provides habitat and nesting opportunities for native birds.
🏷️ Perfect for Revegetation Projects, Windbreaks
Casuarina cunninghamiana (River Sheoak) is a strong, fast-growing Australian native tree known for its soft, fine foliage and elegant, willow-like form. Perfect for large gardens, acreage, windbreaks, and revegetation projects, it thrives in a wide variety of Victorian soils — including wet, dry, sandy, or clay-based sites. This resilient species handles drought, seasonal flooding, and coastal conditions, making it ideal for tough landscapes where long-term performance matters. With its natural beauty and practical benefits, River Sheoak is a reliable, low-maintenance choice for creating shade, privacy, and habitat-rich corridors.
