This large shrub is upright with many ascending tan-coloured branches that form a compact conical habit. It has grey green scale-like leaves that clasp the angular branches and the male and female cones appear during spring.  

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Callitris oblonga is naturally found in Australia growing in Tasmania and eastern New South Wales along the coast on the banks of rivers and on the adjoining tablelands. 

It prefers a moderately fertile well drained sandy to rocky-clay loam in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

The Pygmy Cypress Pine is grown for its compact habit and is planted along borders or used in parks and gardens for screening. It is also used in commercial sites, along creek embankments or for street planting under power cables. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining tableland regions establishing in 3 to 5 years. ID 2583

Callitris (kal-LIT-tris) oblonga (OB-long-ā)

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