Coast Beefwood

Casuarina stricta

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Overview

Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It reaches up to 45 feet in height, featuring needle-like foliage and a conical form. Adaptable to a variety of soils, it thrives in full sun. Its fine texture and ability to withstand strong winds make it ideal for screens or windbreaks. Beefwoods require minimal maintenance once established, proving to be a resilient choice for coastal landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Climate Arid, Mediterranean

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — It reaches up to 45 feet in height, featuring needle-like foliage and a conical form

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Adaptable to a variety of soils, it thrives in full sun

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Its fine texture and ability to withstand strong winds make it ideal for screens or windbreaks

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Beefwoods require minimal maintenance once established

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — proving to be a resilient choice for coastal landscapes

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — scientifically known as *Casuarina stricta*

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Casuarinaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean

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Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Casuarina stricta, commonly called Coast Beefwood, is an evergreen tree native to Australia

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — It reaches up to 45 feet in height, featuring needle-like foliage and a conical form

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Adaptable to a variety of soils, it thrives in full sun

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Its fine texture and ability to withstand strong winds make it ideal for screens or windbreaks

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — Beefwoods require minimal maintenance once established

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — proving to be a resilient choice for coastal landscapes

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — scientifically known as *Casuarina stricta*

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — This species boasts a fine-textured

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — needle-like foliage that conspicuously mimics the appearance of coniferous trees

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — adding an element of visual intrigue to any garden

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — The foliage varies from dark to light green

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — creating an appealing contrast throughout the year.<br><br>Standing upright with a majestic

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — the Coast Beefwood can reach heights of up to 30-40 feet with canopy widths spanning 15-20 feet at maturity

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — This tree species has a growth rate that ranges from moderate to rapidly fast

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — approximately 13-24 inches per year

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — depending on environmental conditions

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — The tree's bark is characteristically rough and furrowed

Coast Beefwood (Casuarina stricta) — as long as the location ensures adequate drainage

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