Indigenous to Victoria Qld NSW Tas and SA. A semi-parasitic tree (3-8m) which often grows in a dense rounded shape. It has the appearance of a conifer with attractive weeping foliage of yellowish-green to dark green colour. Often seen growing along roadsides close to eucalypts which it apparently uses as hosts. Small cream inconspicuous flowers are followed by the fruit which is a small nut attached to a fleshy fruit-like structure which is edible, bright red and gives rise to the common name of 'Cherry' Ballart. 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.