Oyster Bay pine

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Also known as: Callitris rhomboidea

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The Oyster Bay pine refers to two Australian cypress pine species: Callitris tasmanica and C. oblonga. These pines are named after Oyster Bay in Tasmania, Australia. The term "Oyster Bay" itself also refers to a town in Nassau County, New York, known for its history including Theodore Roosevelt's home, Sagamore Hill. While the Oyster Bay pine is an Australian native, other pines like the Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) are economically significant globally, despite being endangered in their native California and Mexico. The shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) is another species found in the southeastern U.S..1234

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Timber from the Oyster Bay pine (C. rhomboidea), a coastal tree of eastern and southern Australia, usually 9 to 15 metres (29.5 to 49 feet) tall, is used for local construction. C. sulcata, endemic to New Caledonia, is listed as an endangered species by the IUCN Red List…
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Timber from the Oyster Bay pine (C. rhomboidea), a coastal tree of eastern and southern Australia, usually 9 to 15 metres (29.5 to 49 feet) tall, is used for local construction. C. sulcata, endemic to New Caledonia, is listed as an endangered species by the IUCN Red List…
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