Allocasuarina verticillata

Allocasuarina verticillata (Drooping Sheoak) is a graceful Australian native tree with distinctive weeping foliage that creates a soft, cascading effect in the landscape. The fine, needle-like branchlets produce a gentle rustling sound in the breeze, adding sensory interest to your garden.

This hardy sheoak adapts well to a range of conditions and is particularly valued for its drought tolerance once established. The drooping habit makes it an excellent specimen tree or windbreak, while its nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil quality. Small brown cones add textural interest throughout the year.

Height: 6-10m | Width: 3-5m

Thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained soils. Ideal for east-facing and south-facing areas or sunny north and west-facing positions. Frost tolerant and suitable for Ballarat's climate.