Dendrochronological characteristics of some native Australian trees

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Summary Collections of cores and discs from trees were used to identify species and methods best suited for dendrochronological studies in Australia. Three Tasmanien species, Phyllocladus aspleniifolius, Athrotaxis cupressoides, and A. selaginoides, offer excellent potential, having clear rings that can be accurately dated, ages over 500 years, and variations in ring width that can be related to climatic factors. Nothofagus gunnii occasionally can be dated, although ages over 300 years are unlikely. Dacrydium franklinii, the oldest of Australian conifers, has clear annual rings but little year-to-year variability. Crossdating in Callitris is hindered in many areas by false rings, but has been successful at 2 sites near Perth. Growth rings are of varying quality in different Eucalyptus species, but may be crossdated in some areas.