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General Information

Allocasuarina inophloia is an evergreen tree with an open, spreading crown; it can grow around 3 - 10 metres tall[].
The tree has a very attractive wood that can be used for cabinet making[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Australia - northern New South Wales, eastern and southeastern Queensland

Habitat

Woodland, on sandstone or laterite ridges[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 m
Pollinators	Wind
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

In cultivation, species in this genus usually grow best in a well-drained moisture-retentive soil in full sun[]. In the wild they are often found in soils markedly deficient in nutrients[].
The tree has a ribbony-fibrous bark[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is very beautiful. It is of a reddish colour, but with numerous dark marks, and close grained. It is a very desirable wood for cabinetwork[].

Propagation

Seed - does not require pre-treatment[]. Sow late winter to early summer in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed[]. Germination starts in about 7 days at 25°c[]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, mid summer in a frame[, ].