Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Callitris

Species:

Callitris sulcata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from epicormic buds after fire and shows vigorous post-fire regeneration. Part of fire-prone Mediterranean-climate ecosystem.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warmth and light for germination. Can be erratic, with some seeds germinating over extended periods.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI