Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'
Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It‘ is a sprawling, native, evergreen shrub that is perfect for suppressing weeds. It has fine, needle-like foliage that forms a dense mat of green or grey-green colour that cascades beautifully.
Cultural
A low maintenance Australian native that can tolerate light frosts and coastal conditions.
Soil:
Tolerates any well-drained soil, suitable for poor soils.
Aspect:
Full sun to part shade.
Maintenance:
Prune in late winter or early spring to reduce size if required. Apply a native fertiliser in spring if plant lacks vigour.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established but will benefit from supplementary watering. Will not tolerate waterlogged soil. .
Seasonal Interest:
Year round foliage interest.
Landscape Uses
Fantastic as a ground cover or dramatic border, with its cascading foliage it also makes a wonderful potted plant. Salt and frost tolerant, it can be used in a range of situations.
Dimensions
Height to 20cm
Spread to 1.0m
Spread to 1.0m