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General Information

Callitris neocaledonica is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a densely-branched, broad crown; it can grow around 8 metres tall[, ].
The plant is harvested from the wild for its wood. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental.
This species has a restricted distribution with an estimated extent of occurrence of only 257 km2 and there is continuing decline in the extent and quality of the habitat. The major threat is wildfire; some subpopulations have been effected by trail construction to facilitate tourism. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Pacific - southeastern New Caledonia

Habitat

Mainly limited to higher altitude maquis the higher ridges and plateaus of the southern ultramafic massif; at elevations from 950 - 1,350 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	6.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Pollinators	Wind
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a sunny position, growing well in sandy, well-drained soils[]. Grows well near the coast[]. Tolerant of saline soils and, when established, of drought[].
Plants are highly flammable and so should not be planted near buildings in areas prone to bush fires[].
Plants are adapted to growing in regions subject to periodic bush fires - the seed is usually only released after a fire, germinating rapidly to re-occupy the site[].
The tree is relatively slow-growing.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The timber of this species has been used in the past338].
The wood of Callitris species generally makes an excellent fuel, burning well even when wet[, ].

Propagation

Seed - does not require stratification, germinating at any time of the year if it becomes moist[]. Sow in a nursery seedbed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on until large enough to plant out.

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