Family:
Cupressaceae
Callitris gracilis
Murray Pine
Other Names: Murray Cypress Pine, Native Pine, Slender Cypress Pine
Regional Subspecies:
Callitris gracilis subsp. gracilis (restricted range), C. g. subsp. murrayensis (common)
Habit:
Tree to 20 m high with spreading branches. Olive green to bluishgreen leaves (Sep-Feb). Cones longer than wide when mature (25mm+ diameter), persist on tree for years after maturity.
Habitat & Site Selection:
Usually on sandy soils, often on sandy ridges. Prefers 300 – 400 mm rainfall in the Riverina.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect seed late Dec-Apr. Sow fresh seed (germinates in 4-6 weeks). Hardy.
Values & Uses:
Long-lived medium-level cover in windbreaks. Good close-grained, termite-resistant timber.