| Name |
SHE-OAK
Casuarina
|
| Distribution |
Approx. 40 species occurring from costal sand
dunes to arid interior of Australia |
| The
Tree |
The species are all alike in being virtually leafless
trees & shrubs. Leaves are reduced to a small
whorl of scale-like teeth at each joint. What may
appear to be cylindrical leaves are simply branchlets.
Small winged fruits are contained in hard, rough,
cone-like structures. The name Casuarina was given
because of the supposed resemblance of the slender
branchlets to the feathers of the cassowary. |
| The
Timber |
Resembles English oak. Prominent medullary rays
are responsible for its general similarity to English
oak and Silky Oak, and make it an ornamental timber
for small decorative items. Timber splits readily
in direction of rays. |
| Seasoning |
NOT AVAILABLE |
| Durability |
NOT AVAILABLE |
| Uses |
NOT AVAILABLE |
| Availability |
NOT AVAILABLE |
| Working
Qualities |
NOT AVAILABLE |
| Availability |
NOT AVAILABLE |
