
Callitris endlicheri
“Black Cypress Pine”
TREE TO 10 METRES TALLSlender, conical tree with dense green foliage and tough, dark bark. Small globular seed cones persist on the tree for many months and are eaten by cockatoos & parrots. Small birds shelter amongst the foliage. The timber is termite resistant. Tolerates drought, frost & poor soils, but is sensitive to fire. Suitable as screen or formal feature tree.
Suitability | |
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Category | Small Trees up to 10m |
Family | Cupressaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
Soil | Adaptable |
Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
Features | |
Drought Tolerant Species, Frost Tolerant Plants, Narrow Area & Fence Plantings, Native Timber Trees, Perfumed Foliage Plants, Sandstone or Shale Area Plants, Screen Plants, Windbreaks | |
Localities | |
Dalby and surrounds |