Botanical Name: Lophostemon confertus
Common Name: Brisbane Box Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked tree, having a narrow oval (young) to rounded (mature) canopy; plant closely resembles species of Eucalyptus Height 30-60' (100') Spread 1/2 - 3/4 Growth Rate mod-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial or full sun Soil tolerates most except wet poorly-drained clay soils Hardiness some frost (zones 19-24) prefers mild coastal habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnate, whorled, ovate-lanceolate; 3-6" long, located mostly at the ends of branches; blades are leathery, bright green Flowers white, many-stamened, 3/4" diameter, 3-7 are grouped in terminal or axillary clusters Fruit a capsule: 1/2" diameter, woody urn-shaped Propagation: seed Usage: widely used as a vertical accent for its foliage, form, and reddish bark; street tree Landscape Care: Watering regular (becomes drought tolerant when established); commonly becomes chlorotic in heavily irrigated locations Fertilizing a balanced fertilizer, in spring-supply iron for chlorosis Pruning prune to shape; remove dead wood as needed Pests/Diseases relatively free (some aphids in spring) Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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