Callitris rhomboidea is an evergreen conifer native to coastal woodlands and heathlands of southeastern Australia. Commonly called Oyster Bay Pine or Port Jackson Pine, it is drought-tolerant and highly adaptable to various soil conditions.
Before sowing
Stratification
fria · 42 d · 4°C
Cold stratification recommended in climates with warm winters for increased germination rates
Sowing
Substrate
Standard seed raising mix or loamy, well-drained soil
Depth
levemente_coberta
Temperature
20°C
Moisture
media
Container
Seed trays or pots with drainage
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at levemente_coberta · 20°C
Day 14–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Keep seeds moist but not waterlogged. Sow in early spring. Seeds can be collected from dark, well-grown cones before they fully open. Seeds remain viable for several years within mature cones. Plant seedlings into permanent positions in late spring or early summer after last frosts.
Sources: Australian Seed Supplier, Temperate Plants Database, VIRIAR Growing Guide, Nature Glenelg Trust Propagation Trials
