Slaty Sheoak (Allocasuarina Muelleriana) is a perennial shrub in the Casuarinaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Allocasuarina muelleriana is a fast-growing medium shrub or small tree native to southern Australia, suitable for hedges, screens, and mixed native landscapes.

Slaty Sheoak

Slaty Sheoak

Allocasuarina Muelleriana

Allocasuarina muelleriana is a fast-growing medium shrub or small tree native to southern Australia, suitable for hedges, screens, and mixed native landscapes.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:screen, hedge, windbreak, habitat plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Slaty Sheoak

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Casuarinaceae
Genus:Allocasuarina