height
0.1
width
1 – 1.5m
full sun /
dappled shade
frost /
drought tolerant
coastal & inland conditions
Casuarina glauca Prostrate ‘Shagpile’
Shagpile is a selected form of Casuarina glauca Prostrate with a cascading ground cover habit making this plant suitable for any garden that requires low plantings.
POSITION: Grows best in full sun in open areas and is adaptable to most well drained soils. This ground cover is also excellent to use in coastal gardens.
CARE: This very hardy compact ground cover requires little maintenance. It is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertilizer to help establish the plant when first planted. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
USES: Shagpile is an attractive compact ground cover that is the perfect choice for low borders. Shagpiles soft grey/green stringy-like foliage provides contrast in the garden making it an extremely versatile plant for landscape design.