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    • Photo of Callitris rhomboidea foliage by Forestfarm

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    Callitris rhomboidea

    Also Known As

    • Oyster Bay Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 8'-30'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Callitris rhomboidea plant details

    Callitris rhomboidea is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callitris rhomboidea

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callitris rhomboidea

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare species in cultivation, this unusual large shrub or small tree (to 40') from Australia has finely divided branchlets clothed in thread-like leaves and is very drought and heat tolerant; it is can be used for timber, but is not used commercially. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Callitris rhomboidea plant

    How to Grow Callitris rhomboidea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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