{"product_id":"green-wave-casuarina","title":"Casuarina Glauca 'Green Wave'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCasuarina 'Green Wave' is a compact Australian native shrub prized for its fine, soft green foliage and naturally dense, rounded growth habit. Selected from the hardy Swamp She-oak, this low-maintenance variety provides year-round texture and colour while thriving in a wide range of Australian conditions. Its compact size makes it ideal for low hedging, borders, mass planting, native gardens and coastal landscapes, where it delivers a modern architectural look with minimal upkeep. Highly tolerant of drought, coastal exposure and poor soils, 'Green Wave' is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, inconspicuous flowers are produced during the warmer months and are followed by decorative woody cones that provide subtle seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, soft, bright green needle-like branchlets form a dense evergreen canopy that provides year-round colour and attractive texture. The foliage gently moves in the breeze, adding softness and movement to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall woody cones develop after flowering and remain on the plant, adding natural character while providing a food source for native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, dense evergreen shrub with a naturally rounded habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60cm–1m high × 80cm–1.2m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy and clay soils. Highly adaptable to poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and requires very little supplementary watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light to moderate frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent tolerance of coastal winds and salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to subtropical, temperate, Mediterranean and coastal climates throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreetscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery low maintenance. Prune lightly if required to maintain a compact shape or encourage denser growth. Apply a slow-release native fertiliser during spring if desired. Mulching around the base will help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Green Wave' is an excellent alternative to traditional low hedging plants, offering a unique fine-textured appearance with outstanding toughness. Its compact habit, drought tolerance and ability to withstand coastal conditions make it a reliable performer in modern Australian gardens. Once established, it requires minimal care while providing year-round structure and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanksia 'Birthday Candles'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrevillea 'Gingin Gem'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestringia 'Mundi'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLomandra 'Little Pal'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDianella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaevola 'Aussie Salute'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhaphiolepis 'Snow Maiden'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCallistemon 'Better John'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Wave Swamp She-oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCasuarina glauca\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Wave'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casuarinaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection of the Australian native \u003cem\u003eCasuarina glauca\u003c\/em\u003e, which naturally occurs along the eastern coastline of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native and Grasses plants","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":43090061590708,"sku":"","price":27.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44326885032116,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Casuarina-Glauca-Green-Wave-plant-Garden-centre-Sunshine-Coast.jpg?v=1714805850","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/green-wave-casuarina","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}