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Cupressaceae
Bribie island pine
Callitris columellaris
Also known as Swamp oak, Horsetail she-oak, Coastal she-oak, Frenela hugelii
Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Bribie Island Pine · Callitris · Australian Native · Conifer · Cupressaceae · Drought Tolerant · Sandy Soil · Landscape Tree · Evergreen · Coastal
Bribie Island pine is a native Australian conifer well adapted to sandy, free-draining soils and hot, dry conditions, making it an excellent low-maintenance landscape tree. Once established it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering or fertilising. Plant in full sun to partial shade in a frost-free or mild climate for best results.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry fully between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- 0°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Hawaii, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle
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