Callitris is a genus of coniferous trees in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). There are 16 recognized species in the genus, of which 13 are native to Australia and the other three ( C. neocaledonica, C. sulcata and C. pancheri ) native to New Caledonia . [ 1 ]

Callitris columellaris is a species of coniferous tree in the family Cupressaceae (cypress family), native to most of Australia. Common names include white cypress , [ 3 ] white cypress-pine , Murray River cypress-pine , Bribie Island pine and northern cypress-pine .

Feb 28, 2025 · Callitris is Australia's only arid region conifer genus, and in this is an ecological analogue of the northern hemisphere Juniperus. Both genera are, for the most part, scale-leaved shrubs and small trees that form dominant cover types in warm semiarid and arid environments.

Callitris preissii is a species of conifer in the family Cupressaceae, endemic to Rottnest Island, Australia. Common names include Rottnest Island pine , Murray pine , maroong , southern cypress pine , and slender cypress pine .

In Australia Callitris is regarded as a horticulturally desirable genus, tolerant of harsh conditions and often growing rapidly. In the wild most occur in dry sites, and in gardens full sun and unimpeded drainage are essential; most species are said …

cypress pine, (genus Callitris), genus of 15 species of coniferous shrubs and trees in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). Cypress pines are native to Australasia and grow best in arid localities. The wood is often attractively marked and is resistant to termite attack.

Callitris is a genus of coniferous trees in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). There are 16 recognized species in the genus, of which 13 are native to Australia and the other three (C. neocaledonica, C. sulcata) native to New Caledonia.

Callitris and Actinostrobus in Australia and Widdringtonia in Africa have adapted to dry semi-arid woodlands. The most successful genus, Callitris, the Australian cypress pines, has three species in New Caledonia and about 12 in Australia.

Callitris is the only native forest type dominated by softwood tree species. The name callitris is derived from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and treis (three) and refers to the arrangement of leaflets in whorls of three.

Mar 3, 2015 · Learn how to grow and maintain Cypress Pines (Callitris spp.), known for their resilience and adaptability in various landscapes.