Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Callitris

Species:

Callitris pyramidalis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from epicormic buds after fire and has thick, fibrous bark that provides some fire protection. Seedling recruitment often increases after fire disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with warmth and consistent moisture; germination can be erratic and prolonged over several months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI