Australian Cypress belongs to the genus Callitris, which are native to Australia. Historically, Aboriginals have used the bark, timber and oils for various tannin, resin, and fragrant oils that are extracted from the trees.
Australian Cypress is a small to medium-sized tree, usually growing to about 70 feet tall, and has a straight trunk. Australian Cypress grows in inland areas of Australia with moderate rainfall - growing primarily in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. There are extensive remaining natural forests that are managed by their respective state forestry departments to maximize the economic returns.

Callitris wood is often attractively marked, and for a softwood, is fairly hard and dense, earning it the title of the world's hardest coniferous timber. Australian Cypress has high resistance to termite attack in ground contact or in damp or poorly ventilated situations. Both sapwood and heartwood are resistant to preservative impregnation. This is a durable softwood timber often seen as flooring, decking and weatherboards in old houses and as furniture components.

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