Murray River pine

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Also known as: Callitris columellaris, white cypress pine

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The Murray River pine, also known as the Murray pine or white cypress pine (Callitris columellaris), is a spreading Australian cypress pine. It is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Australia, growing best in arid regions. This tree is valued for its timber, which is resistant to termite attack and can be used for veneer, plywood, and particleboard. Cypress pines are characterized by scalelike leaves and cones with woody scales. Some species are adapted to fire and release seeds after wildfires. The Murray River pine can reach heights of about 25 meters (80 feet).123

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cypress pine
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…of the genus are the Murray River pine, or white cypress pine (Callitris columellaris), found throughout Australia; the black cypress pine (C. endlicheri) of eastern Australia, locally also called black pine, red pine, and scrub pine; the Port Macquarie pine, or stringybark (C. macleayana), of southeastern Australia; and the common…
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…of the genus are the Murray River pine, or white cypress pine (Callitris columellaris), found throughout Australia; the black cypress pine (C. endlicheri) of eastern Australia, locally also called black pine, red pine, and scrub pine; the Port Macquarie pine, or stringybark (C. macleayana), of southeastern Australia; and the common…
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