These are 30-meter-tall monoecious evergreen trees that grow big and quickly. Thin green branches with tiny scaly leaves make up the foliage. They produce female flowers with small peduncles and male flowers on spikes. The fruits are round and made of wood.
They are employed as singular individuals, to stabilize sandy areas, fix nitrogen in the soil, and build barriers along the sea. They are perfect for gardens along the Mediterranean coast.
Care
- Warm temperatures and full sun are necessary for Casuarina equisetifolia growth. resists light, sporadic frosts.
- They favour soils with organic materials that are sandy, cold, and moist. The best times to plant are spring or fall.
- They can withstand a few days of drought if you water often and wait until the substrate is almost dry.
- Pruning is not necessary.
- These are plants that can withstand common pests and illnesses.
- They can be quickly multiplied from springtime placed seeds.
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