Agoho
Casuarina equisetifolia
The native seaside tree that looks like a pine. Agoho grows wild on sandy beaches across the Philippines, takes salt spray and even occasional seawater flooding, and grows fast. We supply it nursery-grown in bags, from 8 ft to 16 ft, for beach resorts, coastal windbreaks and sand-fill sites.
Quick answer: Agoho (Casuarina equisetifolia) is a fast-growing, pine-like native Philippine tree that grows on beach sand and tolerates salt spray,2 so it's widely used for coastal windbreaks. Halamanan supplies nursery-grown Agoho at ₱2,800 (8-10 ft) and ₱4,200 (11-16 ft) per tree as of November 2026, with a 20-tree minimum and about 1-week lead time.
Pricing Guide (per tree)
| Size / Spec | Price (PHP) |
|---|---|
| Standard, 8-10 ft | ₱2,800 |
| Large, 11-16 ft | ₱4,200 |
Final pricing depends on project volume, delivery location, and current supply. Get a project-specific quote for accurate pricing.
- Minimum order: 20 trees, and mixing species from our list to reach it is fine
- Lead time: about 1 week from confirmed order
- Prices are tree only. Delivery and planting are quoted per project.
- Caliper is the trunk width measured 6 inches above the soil.
- Prices updated: November 2026
About Agoho
Agoho (Casuarina equisetifolia) is a native evergreen tree with a narrow, pyramid-shaped crown and thin, drooping, jointed branchlets that look like pine needles, which is why it's sometimes called "agoho pine".1 Agoho grows naturally along sandy seashores throughout the Philippines and inland along sandy stream valleys.1
Agoho is one of the few landscape trees that thrives on bare sand. It fixes its own nitrogen through root nodules, so it doesn't need rich soil to grow.2 Early growth is fast, around 2 m a year in good conditions.2
Agoho's shade is light and airy rather than dense.3 That makes it better as a windbreak and screen than as a cooling shade tree.
Common Applications
- Windbreak rows along beachfronts and coastal lots
- Screening on sand-fill and reclaimed sites
- Frontline beach planting at resorts
- Erosion control on sandy slopes and dunes
- Tall vertical accent where a pine-like look fits the design
Why Developers and Resorts Choose It
- It takes salt. Agoho grows on coastal sites exposed to salt spray and occasional seawater flooding.2
- It grows on pure sand. Well-drained sand is its preferred soil.2
- It's fast. Agoho reaches screening height sooner than slow natives like Bitaog or Molave.
- It's native. Agoho counts toward native-species requirements in green briefs and DENR replacement planting. In July 2026, Oslob, Cebu planted more than 1,000 Agoho seedlings as replacement trees.4
Specifications
- Botanical name
- Casuarina equisetifolia
- Family
- Casuarinaceae
- Local names
- Agoho, Agoho pine. Also Ago, Agoo and many regional names.1 Called Australian pine or beach she-oak abroad.
- Native range
- Southeast Asia (including the Philippines), northern Australia and the Pacific islands6
- Sizes we supply
- 8-10 ft and 11-16 ft
- Mature height
- About 20 m in the Philippines,1 taller in some regions
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Lifespan
- About 40 to 50 years2
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate once established
- Soil
- Sand and sandy loam, well drained. Doesn't like waterlogged ground.2
- Salt tolerance
- High, including occasional seawater flooding
- Pool safe
- No. Agoho sheds fine branchlets that clog pool filters.
- Setback from structures
- At least 5 m from buildings and paving
Coastal Planting: Where Agoho Fits
| Zone | What it faces | Agoho |
|---|---|---|
| Frontline | Direct salt spray and wind off the water | Yes |
| Second row | Behind a building, wall or first row of trees | Yes |
| Inland | No salt spray | Yes, but other trees give better shade |
Agoho and Bitaog make a good frontline pair. Agoho grows fast and tall to break the wind. Bitaog fills in lower with a denser, glossier crown.
A note on typhoons
Agoho handles everyday coastal wind well and is widely used for protective planting.2 Extreme storms are another matter. Its roots are shallow, and in hurricane-force winds it can topple.5 For exposed sites we recommend:
- Planting in staggered rows or groups, rather than single isolated trees
- Staking for the first year
- Keeping tall Agoho away from roofs, power lines and parking, where a fallen tree would do damage
Planting & Establishment
Site preparation
- Dig the hole 2 to 3 times wider than the bag and no deeper than the root ball.
- On pure sand, Agoho needs no heavy soil amendment. A little compost helps hold water during the first months.
- Avoid low spots where water pools after rain.
Planting
- Remove the bag carefully without breaking the root ball.
- Set the tree so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground.
- Backfill, firm the soil and water deeply.
- Stake on exposed sites.
Spacing
- Windbreak row: 2 to 3 m apart, staggered in 2 rows for a denser screen
- Specimen or group: at least 5 m from other large trees
First year care
- Water 2 to 3 times a week for the first month, then weekly through the dry season.
- On salty sites, an occasional deep watering with fresh water flushes salt from the root zone.
We handle supply, delivery, planting and staking as one job if you need it.
Ongoing Maintenance
- Pruning: Remove low or crossing branches in the first few years. Light pruning keeps an Agoho windbreak dense.
- Fertilizing: Rarely needed. Agoho fixes its own nitrogen.2
- Pests: Problems are rare unless the tree is stressed.2
- Litter: Fallen branchlets build up under the tree. Plan for cleanup on paths and lawns.
We plant and install this
Halamanan supplies and installs Agoho as part of our landscape design and landscape construction projects. We source the plants, place them in the design, and plant them with the rest of the garden.
Sourcing & Supply
Origin
Our Agoho is nursery-grown in bags from seed. It isn't collected from the wild.
Quality Control
Every tree is checked for form and root ball condition before it leaves the nursery. For orders of 20 or more, we send photos of the batch before delivery.
How to Order
- 1
Inquiry to Quote
Send us your specs and project size. We respond with a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
- 2
Site Visit / Spec Confirmation
For larger projects, we coordinate a site visit or spec call to confirm requirements.
- 3
Order Confirmation + Deposit
50% deposit confirms your order. Established institutional accounts may qualify for net terms.
- 4
Production / Sourcing & Delivery
We coordinate sourcing, production, and delivery. Final payment due on delivery.
- Response time
- We respond within 4 business hours.
- Payment terms
- 50/50 standard. Net terms available for established institutional accounts.
- Documentation
- Sales Invoice, Delivery Receipt, COA-compliant documentation on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Agoho tree cost in the Philippines?
An Agoho tree costs ₱2,800 at 8-10 ft (1.5 in. caliper, 12 in. bag) and ₱4,200 at 11-16 ft (2-2.5 in. caliper, 18 in. bag), as of November 2026. Prices are tree only. Delivery and planting are quoted per project.
Is Agoho a pine tree?
No. Agoho only looks like a pine. Its "needles" are thin, jointed green branchlets, and it belongs to the Casuarinaceae family, which is unrelated to true pines.
Is Agoho native to the Philippines?
Is Agoho invasive?
Not in the Philippines, where Agoho is native. Agoho is considered invasive where it was introduced, like Florida, where it spreads into native plant communities.5 That's a reason to plant it near the coast where it belongs, rather than in inland natural areas.
Can Agoho be planted right on the beach?
Yes. Agoho grows on beach sand and tolerates salt spray and occasional seawater flooding.2
Will Agoho survive a typhoon?
Agoho handles normal coastal wind well, but its roots are shallow and it can topple in extreme storms.5 Plant Agoho in groups, stake it for the first year, and keep it away from roofs and parking.
How fast does Agoho grow?
Fast. In good conditions a young Agoho can add about 2 m of height a year.2
Does Agoho give good shade?
Agoho gives light shade. Its thin branchlets let sunlight through,3 so it works better as a windbreak or screen than as a shade tree. For dense shade by the sea, pair it with Bitaog.
What's the minimum order for Agoho?
Agoho orders start at 20 trees. You can mix Agoho with other species on our list to reach the 20.
How long does Agoho delivery take?
Agoho delivery takes about 1 week from confirmed order, depending on your location.
What does your 30-day establishment guarantee cover?
The 30-day establishment guarantee covers nursery-side failures on every Agoho tree we supply. If a properly installed tree (planted by us or per our written planting protocol) fails within 30 days because of root ball damage, undisclosed disease or transport stress, we replace it free. Failures from improper post-planting care, weather events or vandalism are not covered.
Sources
- Agoho: Casuarina equisetifolia. StuartXchange. https://stuartxchange.org/Agoho ↩
- Agroforestree Database: Casuarina equisetifolia. World Agroforestry. https://apps.worldagroforestry.org/treedb2/AFTPDFS/Casuarina_equisetifolia.PDF ↩
- Some Trees Suitable for Roadside Planting in the Philippines (1953). Delizo, T., Forestry Leaves. https://repository.mainlib.upd.edu.ph/omekas/s/rare-periodicals/media/15141 ↩
- Oslob plants 1K Agoho seedlings after cutting 10 trees (2026). SunStar Cebu. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/oslob-plants-1000-agoho-seedlings ↩
- Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine (FR366). UF/IFAS Extension. https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FR366 ↩
- Plants of the World Online: Casuarina equisetifolia subsp. equisetifolia. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52013-3 ↩
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