Callitris columellaris (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Callitris columellaris
Evergreen tree
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The Callitris columellaris plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. arenosa. C. glauca.

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Latin Name:  Callitris columellaris
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  F.Muell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Light soils, occasionally near the coast, but usually in dry inland areas up to the montane zone[152].

General Uses: A resin obtained from the stumps of felled trees or the cut logs is used as a coating for pills[152]. The bark contains 11 - 23% dry weight of tannin[1, 156]. Wood - resinous, very aromatic, very durable, brittle, very flammable, hard, close grained. Used for construction. furniture making, cabinet making, fencing, ship building etc[1, 152, 167].

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