Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Callitris

Species:

Callitris rhomboidea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 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 vigorously from epicormic buds after fire. Serotinous cones remain closed on tree and release seeds following fire or heat exposure.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Light enhances germination; surface sow or barely cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI