Casuarina glauca 'Greenwave'Greenwave Casuarina

The Casuarina glauca ‘Greenwave’, or Greenwave Casuarina, is a graceful evergreen tree with a weeping habit and fine, needle-like foliage that creates a soft, flowing appearance. Growing to a height of 6–8 meters with a width of 4–6 meters, it is ideal for windbreaks, erosion control, or as an elegant feature tree in gardens and landscapes. Its resilience and adaptability to a variety of conditions make it especially suited to coastal and low-maintenance gardens.

Greenwave Casuarina is perfect for adding texture, movement, and shade to a wide range of environments.

Specifications:

• Height: 6–8 meters
• Width: 4–6 meters
• Native to: Australia (species origin)
• Foliage: Fine, needle-like green foliage; evergreen
• Growth rate: Fast

Conditions:

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, saline, and clay soils
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Climate: Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features:

• Form: Upright with a weeping, graceful habit and dense foliage
• Uses: Ideal for windbreaks, erosion control, screening, or as a feature tree
• Spacing: Plant 4–6 meters apart for standalone displays or closer for windbreaks
• Low Maintenance: Minimal care required; prune lightly if shaping is needed
• Pest Resistance: Naturally hardy and pest-free
• Drought Tolerance: Excellent for water-wise gardens
• Wind Tolerance: Perfect for exposed and coastal locations
• Erosion Control: Effective for stabilizing slopes, riverbanks, and degraded soils
• Seasonal Appeal: Evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery and texture
• Versatility: Complements native, contemporary, and coastal garden styles

The Greenwave Casuarina is a durable and elegant tree, perfect for creating shade, privacy, and resilience in both natural and designed landscapes.