Callitris preissii

Scientific name

Callitris preissii

Common name

Rottnest Cypress

Plant description

A conifer with rich green foliage, which grows to 10 m. It occurs naturally on coastal dunes in the Perth region and on Rottnest Island. Male and female cones grow on the same tree. Male cones are only 5mm long and female cones are much larger woody globes, which split to release winged seeds.

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Flower colour

N/A

Flowering months

October to February (plants in fertile state recorded)