Callitris preissii
Callitris preissii
- Native to:
- Australia
Peripitus,em_lamond (www.inaturalist.org),Consultaplantas,Peripitus,Peripitus,Peripitus,Consultaplantas,Daderot,Daderot,Daderot,Daderot,Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925), Lilian Margaret Flockton (1861-1953) http://www.anbg.gov.au/biography/flockton-lilian.html (www.anbg.gov.au)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Callitris
- Species:
- Callitris preissii
- USDA Symbol:
- CAPR21
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from epicormic buds after fire. Serotinous cones open after heat exposure, releasing seeds into post-fire ash beds that provide ideal germination conditions.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal and inland regions; tolerates poor soil fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without treatment. Light may enhance germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI