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Casuarina cunninghamiana

Tree Number: X245

Evergreen, pine-like tree invading coastal dunes. A native of Australia that has been cultivated in South Africa for dune stabilization, ornament and shelter. Considered one of the best fuel woods in the world. All of these trees have been removed from the Reserve.

Status: Category 2,  1b within 100 meters of riparian areas or un-transformed land.

Family Name:
CASUARINACEAE
Common Name:
Beef wood
Plant Height:
20 - 38 m
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Flowering Time:
September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April