Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardensTall 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.
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) leaves dense on branches with small fruit and woody stems
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) white flower with thin delicate petals and yellow centers on stems
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) white fluffy flower cluster with green leaves on branch
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) branches carrying small green fruit clusters against smooth reddish brown bark.
Lophostemon confertus (Brush Box) branches holding oval green leaves and small brown seed capsules.
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