Botanical Name
Casuarina glauca prostrate
Common Name
Prostrate Swamp Oak
Description
Casuarina glauca ‘Prostrate’ is a low-growing form of Swamp Oak with fine, needle-like foliage that forms a soft, dense groundcover. Ideal for erosion control, slopes, or banks, it tolerates a wide range of soils—including wet or poorly drained sites—and thrives in full sun to part shade. Hardy, fast-growing, and adaptable, it provides excellent habitat and shelter for small birds and other wildlife.
Plant Category
Ground Covers
Size (H x W)
20-30cm × 1-3 m
Habitat
Casuarina glauca prostrate is a form of the species naturally occurring along the eastern coast of Australia, thriving in sandy, well-drained soils with excellent salt tolerance and full sun exposure in coastal environments.
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