Callitris columellaris – White Cypress-pine
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- Callitris columellaris – white cypress pine
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- Callitris columellaris – white cypress pine
An attractive small tree, this native conifer is hardy and low maintenance. Upright in habit with spreading branches, its dense dark green foliage and clusters of cones make it a highly ornamental tree year round, ideal for garden or landscape use.Excellent for screening and hedges, it will perform best in full sun but tolerates light shade. It also produces quality timber which is resistant to fungal and termite invasion and is used for construction, fencing and telegraph poles. Drought resistant once established, it can be grown in any soil type. Water regularly to establish in dry and poor soils.
| Family: | Cupressaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Callitris columellaris |
| Common Name: | White Cypress-pine |
| Other Common Names: | Murray River Cypress-pine, Northern Cypress-pine |
| Plant Type: | Small tree |
| Height: | 4 ~ 12 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Brown |
| Flowering Time: | All year |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Column-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Feature plant, Screen, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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