Scientific Name: Callitris oblonga subsp. oblonga Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: south esk pine
Family Classification (Clade): Gymnosperms
Family: Cupressaceae
Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Tall shrub or tree, occasionally to 8m. Can be varied in form, mostly growing as a tight columnar tree but will occasionally spread.
Height (m): 2 – 4
Fruit: Cone – pollen cones terminal on foliage. Mature cones, usually clustered, grey, oval but pointed with 2 rings of 3 scales; open to shed numerous angular 1-3 winged seeds.
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Habitat Notes
Local on banks of St. Pauls, Apsley and South Esk Rivers. Fire sensitive and largely confined to riverine scrub and woodland in the central east of the state. Likes dry sandy soils.
Site Tolerance
Dry
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained
General Notes
Fire sensitive. Resistant to wildlife browsing due to its unpalatability.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Cones open with drying and seed is cleaned with sieves. Store in an airtight container at 3-5°C
Seed Storage Life
Less than 1 year
Seed Treatment Notes
Use fresh seed. Stratification for 2-4 weeks at 2-4°C may be useful with some species. Best sown in cooler weather. Generally seed has moderate viability. Cover with 5mm seed raising media.
Germination Time
4-6 weeks