Allocasuarina torulosa

Densely foliaged, low maintenance evergreen tree growing to approx 12 metres. Was known as Casuarina stricta until the 80's. Has corky, rough bark and pendulous, needle like foliage that turns a rusty dark purple in May-June. Great shade tree and useful to screen if planted en masse. Used extensively as a street tree for its upright form and tolerance of compacted soils. Self mulching and frost hardy.