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auarina huegeliana (granite sheoak)

Climate

The climate preferred by the granite sheoak is characterized by rainfall ranging from 175 mm to 500 mm. It can tolerate altitudes ranging from low to moderate levels.

Common Name

Common Name: Granite Sheoak

Description

The Auariana Huegeliana, also known as Granite Sheoak, is a small tree that typically grows between 5 to 14 meters in height. It can be found in various soil types, including granitic sands, clay sands, gravelly loams, and lateritic clays. It is well-suited as a windbreak tree, especially when planted alongside other species.

Genus
Grouping
Pioneers
Latin Name

auarina huegeliana

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

Other Relevant Information: - The auarina huegeliana, also known as granite sheoak, is native to Australia. - It belongs to the group of pioneer plants that are capable of colonizing disturbed or barren areas. - This tree is adaptable to various soil types, including granitic sands, clay sands, gravelly loams, and lateritic clays. - It has a moderate size, ranging from 5 to 14 meters in height, but can sometimes be as low as 2 meters. - The rainfall required for its growth is typically between 300 and 500 mm, although it can tolerate as low as 175 mm. - Apart from its function as a windbreak tree, it may have additional uses in landscaping and as a source of timber.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

This plant prefers granitic sands, clay sands, gravelly loams, and lateritic clays as its habitat.

Specific species
Uses
Windbreak
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A small tree (5 - 14 m) although sometimes as low as 2 m on adverse sites. It occurs on granitic sands, clay sands, gravelly loams and lateritic clays. Rainfalls are typically 300 - 500 mm although they can be as low as 175 mm.

Uses: windbreak tree in conjunction with other species.