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 to 8 metres with a width of 4 to 6 metres, 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

• Height6 to 8 metres
• Width4 to 6 metres
• Native toAustralia (species origin)
• FoliageFine, needle-like green foliage; evergreen
• Growth rateFast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, saline, and clay soils
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features

• FormUpright with a weeping, graceful habit and dense foliage
• UsesIdeal for windbreaks, erosion control, screening, or as a feature tree
• SpacingPlant 4 to 6 metres apart for standalone displays or closer for windbreaks
• Low MaintenanceMinimal care required; prune lightly if shaping is needed
• Pest ResistanceNaturally hardy and pest-free
• Drought ToleranceExcellent for water-wise gardens
• Wind TolerancePerfect for exposed and coastal locations
• Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising slopes, riverbanks, and degraded soils
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage provides year-round greenery and texture
• VersatilityComplements 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.