Common name
Native or Wild Cherry
Position
Full and partial sun
Flower shape and colour
Cream spikes
Form
Large shrub or tree (Usually exceeds 3.6m)
Suitability for landscaping
As a feature plant in mixed native landscapes for it’s foliage and form, or grouped as a screen or barrier in wider verges, median strips, parks and reserves. Not suitable as a wind-break as branches are too brittle.
Propagation
Propagation and establishment of E.cupressiformis is difficult due to the parasitic nature of the plant. Some success has being achieved in propagation from both seed and cuttings but plants generally do not survive once planted out.
Cultivation
An attractive shrub which is almost impossible to strike. Readily pruned. Will sucker. Provides a dense windbreak or screen.
References | acknowledgements
- Atlas of living Australia 2025, Exocarpos cupressiformis | Native Cherry, Mirrii in Yuwaalaraay. Provides information about the spread of the species of Eucalyptus obliqua tree across South Australia and other parts of Australia.
- Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) 2025, Exocarpos cupressiformis. Provides propagation information about the Exocarpos cupressiformis.
- Botanic Gardens of South Australia 2025, Exocarpos cupressiformis | Native Cherry, Wild Cherry. Provides information about the plant features and uses of the Native tree: Exocarpos cupressiformis.
- Seeds of South Australia 2025, Exocarpos cupressiformis (Santalaceae) | Cherry Ballart. Provides information about the distribution, plant characteristics, as well as seed collection and viability.
- Yarra Ranges Council 2025, Exocarpos cupressiformis | Cherry Ballart. Provides information about the plant characteristics including the suitability of the Exocarpos cupressiformis as tree canopy.