2269 Morro Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Tristania Conferta
Tristania Conferta
TRISTANIA CONFERTA
BOTANICAL NAME
Lophostemon confertus
COMMON NAME
Brisbane Box, Queensland Box, Brush Box
The Brisbane Box is an evergreen tree native to northeastern New South Wales and coastal Queensland, Australia. It features glossy, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers in summer, followed by woody seed capsules. The tree’s smooth, cinnamon-brown bark peels away to reveal a light-gray surface underneath
Description
USES
- Shade and Ornamental tree
- Erosion control
- Wood is strong and durable, used in construction and manufacturing
HARDINESS ZONES
- USDA Zones 9 – 11
- Can tolerate temperatures of about 20°F
ROOT SYSTEM
- Agressive spreading root system
- Not recommended for planting next to foundations, sidewalks, and structures
MEASUREMENT & SIZES
- Can grow 30 to 45 feet tall and 25 feet wide
WATER NEEDS
- Moderate – Drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods
LIGHT NEEDS
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best growth and flowering occur with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
PRUNNING
- Avoid heavy pruning
- Remove dead, crossing, or weak branches
GROWTH RATE
- Moderate to fast – Typically grows 1 to 2 feet per year under optimal conditions
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