Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc?

Eric Frei · 18th June 2011, 04:14 PM

Well, came across this and I cannot make it out.

I even went to the Botanical Gardens section and they did not have it, then went to the library, couldn't find it, searched a little on the net and cant make it out.

The bark is not typical of callitris, it's more like taxodium bark, but the foliage doesn't match.

The pictures do not really emphasize the bluish/silvery colour of this tree at a distance (I was in a poor light position).

Drouin Tree Service · 18th June 2011, 05:29 PM

they have balls on them the size of golf balls,few of them around here i cant recall the name,cypress something.

Eric Frei · 19th June 2011, 09:13 AM

I'm pretty sure it's some Cupressus ssp

derwoodii · 19th June 2011, 02:27 PM

Try Cupressus arizonica it kinda fits the bill. Did think 1st twas Bhutan cypress but its not quite right either

MoDirt · 19th June 2011, 04:39 PM

Cupressus macrocarpa or C. arizonica.

Those foliage pics are tricky

Eric Frei · 25th June 2011, 08:28 AM

Better foliage pics

MoDirt · 25th June 2011, 04:32 PM

Cupressus glabra

MrDiesel · 28th June 2011, 08:50 PM

Bit hard to see but does the folliage have little X and Y shapes in it?

MrDiesel · 28th June 2011, 08:56 PM

I reckon MoDirt has it with Cupressus glabra

Jeff Darby · 28th June 2011, 09:15 PM

Here's a photo of Cupressus glabra

Eric Frei · 29th June 2011, 06:36 PM

Yes guys, looks like a match.

Brent Ferris · 1st July 2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Here's a photo of Cupressus glabra

Great closeup photos JayD.!!

18th June 2011, 04:14 PM	#1
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? Well, came across this and I cannot make it out. I even went to the Botanical Gardens section and they did not have it, then went to the library, couldn't find it, searched a little on the net and cant make it out. The bark is not typical of callitris, it's more like taxodium bark, but the foliage doesn't match. The pictures do not really emphasize the bluish/silvery colour of this tree at a distance (I was in a poor light position). Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

18th June 2011, 05:29 PM	#2
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressis etc? they have balls on them the size of golf balls,few of them around here i cant recall the name,cypress something. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

19th June 2011, 09:13 AM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressis etc? I'm pretty sure it's some Cupressus ssp __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th June 2011, 02:27 PM	#4
derwoodii Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 406	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressis etc? Try Cupressus arizonica it kinda fits the bill. Did think 1st twas Bhutan cypress but its not quite right either

19th June 2011, 04:39 PM	#5
MoDirt Sappling Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 33	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressis etc? Cupressus macrocarpa or C. arizonica. Those foliage pics are tricky

25th June 2011, 08:28 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? Better foliage pics Attached Thumbnails __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

25th June 2011, 04:32 PM	#7
MoDirt Sappling Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 33	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? Cupressus glabra

28th June 2011, 08:50 PM	#8
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 192	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? Bit hard to see but does the folliage have little X and Y shapes in it?

28th June 2011, 08:56 PM	#9
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 192	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? I reckon MoDirt has it with Cupressus glabra

28th June 2011, 09:15 PM	#10
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? Here's a photo of Cupressus glabra Attached Thumbnails __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

29th June 2011, 06:36 PM	#11
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Unknown conifer - callitris - pine - cupressus etc? Yes guys, looks like a match. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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