Australian pine (Casuarina equisetifolia)
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Tree

Australian pine

Casuarina equisetifolia

Invasive: remove, don't plant · FISC Category I

Not a true pine. Shallow roots make it topple in storms, and its needle litter smothers beach and dune plants. Remove it, especially near homes.

USDA zones
10a–10b
Sun
—
Salt tolerance
High
Drought tolerance
High
Mature size
Tree to 90 ft
Florida native
No
Florida-Friendly
No
Removed with our Landscape Removal & Stump Grinding service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.