Allocasuarina littoralis
Black Sheoak

Description:

Small-medium evergreen tree, upright pyramidical habit, green needle like pendulous foliage 5-8cm, contrasting black bark, prefers well drained sunny position, drought, frost and coastal tolerant, useful street tree. Typical size 6-8m x 5m

Comments:

Valued for shade and it's extremely tough timber. The timber being used for traditional aborginal crafts such as hunting weapons and tool handles