20. White Cypress Pine

Allistris glaucophylla

NON-INDIGENOUS USE:

construction, flooring, external structures and fence posts.

INDIGENOUS USE:

not known.

DESCRIPTION:

A bushy conical tree growing to 20m. Provides shade and is drought tolerant.

BARK:

Rough and furrowed.

LEAVES:

Bluish grey foliage, the many forked leaves are needle like and jointed. Very aromatic.

FLOWERS:

Male flowers are cylindrical and the female flowers are in whorls. Produces seed bearing cones. Sheep will eat leaves when little else is available. Termite resistant. Supports native wildlife, good food supply for native birds.