Gratis Garden Trees
Lophostemon confertus
(Brisbane Box)
up to ~52'-high x ~32'-wide
(oval to round shaped canopy)
evergreen
medium green leaves
white to cream flowers
red or brown capsules (Summer)
origin: eastern Australia (not invasive)
medium-low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
organic compost soil amendment (per pH 6.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low-medium flammability
medium branch strength
pruning maintenance: low-medium (per limbing-up)
allergenicity: medium-high
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 19-24
(Brisbane Box)
up to ~52'-high x ~32'-wide
(oval to round shaped canopy)
evergreen
medium green leaves
white to cream flowers
red or brown capsules (Summer)
origin: eastern Australia (not invasive)
medium-low water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage
organic compost soil amendment (per pH 6.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low-medium flammability
medium branch strength
pruning maintenance: low-medium (per limbing-up)
allergenicity: medium-high
plant at least 2.5 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 19-24
SelecTree. UFEI. "Lophostemon confertus Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1425 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1425 >
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