Callitris — 9 species

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

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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
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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
Medicinal

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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