This endangered coniferous tree has a greyish trunk with spreading or erect branches that form a columnar habit. The tiny dark green leaves clasp the stems giving a scale-like appearance and the male and female cones are found on the same plant.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Callitris baileyi is naturally found in Australia growing in a small region of south-east Queensland extending from the coast to Toowoomba and adjacent regions of northern New South Wales along creeks in hilly or mountainous areas.

It prefers a rocky clay loam and grows in an open sunny position and is drought tender but light frost tolerant.

Bailey's Cypress Pine is grown for its foliage and its habit. It is planted along borders in parks and large gardens or along water courses. It is not commonly cultivated and is an endangered species. It is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions establishing in 3 to 5 years. ID 1879

Callitris(kal-LIT-tris) baileyi(bay-lee-i)

Cupressaceae(kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees