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6. Ironwood
Casuarina equisetifolia (木麻黃)

This sometimes massive tree certainly lives up to its name. It is one tough tree that can cope with almost all Hong Kong conditions.

At the USRC it is tall and could be mistaken for a pine tree because it bears needle-like branchlets. Its leaves are minute (a few mm in length) and sit as mere scales around the nodes of thin, ribbed, needle-like, green branchlets. Such structures; tiny leaves and needle-thin branchlets, help to conserve water. It has extremely hard wood. Interestingly, it has separate male and female flowers (most plants have both sexes integrated within the same flower). In addition, the flowers are small with minimum decoration.
Fauna you may find here:
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Crested Myna

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Tree Sparrow

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Brown Forest Skink

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  • About Us
    • Our Facilities
    • Notices
    • Opening Hours
    • Our History
  • Club News
  • Our F&B Outlets
    • F&B Promotions
    • Banyan Room
    • Chairman's Lounge
    • Garden Cafe
    • Garden Marquee
    • Garden Room
    • Gascoigne Room
    • Gunners Bar
    • Poolside Kiosk
    • Banqueting & Events
  • Sports & Recreation
    • Sports >
      • Basketball
      • Cricket >
        • Cricket Fixtures
        • Match Reports
        • Cricket Section Internal Policy
      • Football >
        • Football Section Internal Policy
      • Lacrosse
      • Lawn Bowls >
        • Lawn Bowls Section Internal Policy
      • Rugby
      • Squash >
        • Squash Section Internal Policy
      • Tennis >
        • Tennis Section Internal Policy
    • Recreation >
      • Bridge
      • Fitness Centre
      • Multi-Purpose Court
      • Pilates
      • Playgroup
      • Playroom
      • Snooker Room
      • Swimming Classes
      • Taekwando
  • G,E & CR
    • Mission Statement
    • Wildlife of the USRC >
      • Flora of the USRC
      • Fauna of the USRC
    • Ecosystems on the edge
    • Battle of Banyan
    • USRC's Green Policy
    • G,E & CR Sub-Committee
  • In-Club Accommodation
  • Oasis Magazine
  • Club Shop
  • Become A Member
  • Reciprocal Clubs
  • Contact Us
    • Management Group
    • Your Committee
  • Member's Login