Oyster Bay Pine
(Callitris rhomboidea)
Oyster Bay Pine (Callitris rhomboidea)
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Summary
Callitris rhomboidea, commonly known as Oyster Bay Pine, is an evergreen coniferous tree native to dry sclerophyll forests and coastal heathlands in Eastern and Southern Australia, particularly Tasmania. This species typically reaches a height of 20-35 feet (6-11 meters) and a width of 15-30 feet (5-9 meters), with a dense, conical to columnar form. The foliage is dark green, with small, scale-like leaves, and the tree produces small, spherical cones. Notably, the wood is fragrant and resistant to decay, making it valuable for craft and construction.
Oyster Bay Pine is appreciated for its adaptability to a range of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils, and its ability to withstand coastal conditions, such as salt spray and wind. It is used in gardens and landscapes for windbreaks, screening, and as a feature tree due to its attractive form and foliage. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and requires moderate water once established. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to cypress canker, a fungal disease that can cause branch dieback.CC BY-SA 4.0
Oyster Bay Pine is appreciated for its adaptability to a range of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils, and its ability to withstand coastal conditions, such as salt spray and wind. It is used in gardens and landscapes for windbreaks, screening, and as a feature tree due to its attractive form and foliage. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and requires moderate water once established. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to cypress canker, a fungal disease that can cause branch dieback.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 20-35 feet
- Width: 15-30 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Dry sclerophyll forests and coastal heathlands
Other Names
Common Names: Cypress Pine, Port Jackson Pine, Illawarra Mountain Pine, Dune Cypress Pine
Scientific Names: , Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris cupressiformis, Callitris tasmanica, Callitris australis, Cupressus australis, Frenela rhomboidea, Callitris cupressiformis var. mucronata, Callitris cupressiformis var. pendula, Callitris cupressiformis var. tasmanica
GBIF Accepted Name: Callitris rhomboidea R.Br. ex Rich. & A.Rich.