Radiata Pine


Photo: Jackie Miles		Radiata Pine Pinus radiata Trees and Shrubs ACT & High Country Region

	This large evergreen tree has been very widely planted in Australia as a windbreak and timber tree.

HOW IT SPREADS The winged seeds are contained in woody cones from which they are released when ripe to spread on the wind. It is possible that cockatoos, which eat the seeds, may sometimes carry the cones longer distances than they could travel on the wind as plants are found in the bush many kilometres from the nearest plantations. Self-sown young trees are a very common sight near mature trees. Other pine species may also be as invasive.

Please note: It is desirable to replace the pines with native conifers as exotic conifers do not harbour our native birds and small mammals.

Alternative Plants


Photo: Jackie Miles		Black Cypress Pine Callitris endlicherii Trees and Shrubs

	This native Australian conifer occurs naturally in the ACT, often in rocky sites such as the Molonglo Gorge. It develops into an erect tree to 15m high with spreading branches, it is drought and frost tolerant and useful for windbreaks and timber.

Photo: Jackie Miles		Black She Oak Allocasuarina littoralis Trees and Shrubs

	An Australian native tree which occurs naturally in parts of the Southern Tablelands. The black sheoak will grow very well both inland and in coastal zones. Grows to about 8m high by 4m wide. The tiny male flowers turn the whole tree a rusty red colour. This is a moderately drought hardy species and can handle very poor soils.

Photo: Macbird Floraprint		Western Red cedar Thuja plicata Trees and Shrubs

	Grown as a windbreak and famous for the use of its timber, known as the western red cedar. The leaves are dark and glossy above and paler beneath, they emit a strong fruity smell even without being crushed. An erect robust tree to 30m tall and resistant to pest and diseases.