Lophostemon confertus
( lof - oh - STEE - mon KON - fer - tus )
At-A-Glance Information
Commonly called Brisbane Box, this evergreen species of tree needs full sun and little to regular water. These Australian natives are a bit like Eucalyptus, and have an erect, fast growth rate to 30-45 feet tall and 25 feet wide. Leaves are leathery and bright green, and bark is reddish brown, flaking off to reveal light colored bark underneath. Flowers are white to cream colored and bloom in clusters in summertime and are followed by woody capsules. Great as a street or lawn tree; casts great shade. Variety 'Variegatus' has leaves marked with a brilliant yellow color. Brisbane Box grows well in zones 15-17, 19-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 422, Lophostemon confertus
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