Callitris — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Callitris recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Callitris baileyi
Callitris baileyi
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris baileyi is found in warm temperate to subtropical regions of eastern Australia, usually growing in areas with low rainfall. It is not very frost hardy and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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Callitris columellaris
Callitris columellaris
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris columellaris is widespread in warm temperate to tropical regions of Australia, often growing in areas with low rainfall, ranging from 150 - 750mm per year. It is not very frost hardy, with some forms able to tolerate occasional short-lived temperatures down to around -7°c, and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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Callitris endlicheri
Callitris endlicheri
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris endlicheri is found in warm temperate to tropical regions of eastern Australia, usually growing in areas with low rainfall, generally around 350 - 800mm per year. It is not very frost hardy, tolerating occasional, short-lived temperatures down to around -7°c, and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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Callitris macleayana
Callitris macleayana
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris macleayana is found in warm temperate to subtropical regions and at higher elevations in the tropics of eastern Australia. It is not very frost hardy and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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Callitris neocaledonica
Callitris neocaledonica
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils. Grows well near the coast. Tolerant of saline soils and, when established, of drought.
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Callitris preissii
Callitris preissii
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris preissii is found in warm temperate to subtropical regions of southern Australia, usually growing in areas with low rainfall, usually around 800 - 900mm per year. It is not very frost hardy, tolerating occasional, short-lived frost to around -5°c and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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Callitris rhomboidea
Callitris rhomboidea
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris rhomboidea is found in warm temperate to subtropical regions of eastern and southern Australia, often growing in areas with low rainfall. It is not very frost hardy, tolerating occasional, short-lived temperatures falling as low as -7°c, and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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Callitris sulcata
Callitris sulcata
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils. Grows well near the coast. Tolerant of saline soils and, when established, of drought.
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Callitris verrucosa
Callitris verrucosa
Family: Cupressaceae
Cultivation
Callitris verrucosa is found in warm temperate to subtropical regions of southern and central Australia, usually growing in areas with low rainfall. It is not very frost hardy and can only be grown outdoors in areas with mild winters, generally growing well in Mediterranean climates such as southern Europe, northern Africa and California. Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils.
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