Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It'
- Mature size: 20-50cm tall x 1-1.5m wide.
- Recommended spacing: 50-75cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Pot/container plant, native garden, small gardens, rockeries, ground cover, garden filler, mass plantings, playgrounds, coastal gardens, erosion control, bank stability, retaining wall.
Noteworthy
Australian Native, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attracts reptiles & invertebrates, suppresses weeds.
Tolerant
Light pruning, coastal conditions, wind, light frost and drought once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Dense green and long foliage, spreading-cascading mounding habit.
What is Cousin it?
Casuarina glauca 'Cousin It' is a tough, low-growing Australian native known for its dense, cascading green foliage. Reaching 20-50cm in height and spreading up to 1.5 meters wide, it’s perfect for ground cover, rockeries, or a fun pot plant! Thriving in full sun to part shade, this hardy plant is drought, wind, and light frost tolerant, making it ideal for coastal gardens and erosion control. Its low maintenance nature and weed-suppressing qualities make 'Cousin It' a great choice for mass plantings or small spaces, while also attracting beneficial wildlife.
