Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box)

Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) white flower close up with fine feathery delicate textured petals
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) white flower with feathery petals and a central green disk shape

Botanical names: Lophostemon confertus, Tristania conferta

Common names: Brush Box, Queensland Box, Vinegar tree

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Queensland, Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowers

Tall tree growing to 100ft in forest, much shorter and many-branched in littoral rainforest Bark rough and scaly. Leaves: Simple, appearing in whorls toward branchlet ends; blade glossy dark green above, paler below. Leaves are elliptical to ovate, 4-12"long. Flower: Creamish/white about .5" in diameter, five petals, stamens prominent and numerous. Flowers October to December. Fruit: Capsule, green/brown, bell-shaped with flat top. Numerous seeds. Tiny seeds should be mixed with dry sand for even distribution when sowing. Germinates easily.


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Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) green leaves on branches for this tree close up
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) white flower close up on a thin woody branch
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) white flower cluster close up showing fluffy stamens on branch
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) tree with green fruit and reddish brown branches close up.
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) green leaves with brown fruit on woody branches close up.


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