Family:
Cupressaceae
Callitris gracilis
Murray Cypress Pine
Other Names: Murray, Native Pine
Regional Subspecies:
Callitris gracilis subsp. gracilis (restricted range), C. g. subsp. murrayensis (common)
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Usually on sandy soils. Often on sandy ridges.
Habit:
Tree to 20m high with spreading branches. Olive green to bluish-green leaves (flowers: Sep-Feb). Cones longer than wide when mature (25mm or more diameter) and may remain on tree for a number of years after maturing.
Seed Collection:
Late Dec to Apr. Sow fresh seed which takes 4-6 weeks to germinate. Hardy. Useful long-lived medium level cover in windbreaks. Good close-grained timber that is termite resistant.