About This Product
Botanical Name: Tristania conferta, Lophostemon confertus
Common Name: Brisbane Box, Brush Box
An evergreen, upright shade tree with a dense canopy and durable urban landscape character. Leathery deep green leaves create strong screening and shade, while reddish-brown bark peels to reveal smooth pale bark beneath. Fragrant, creamy white flowers bloom in spring and summer, and fruit is woody, green, and capsule-like. This Australian species is useful for streets, screens, and large landscapes, with good tolerance of heat and urban conditions.
USDA Zone: Zones 9 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 15 - 17, 19 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 30 - 60 feet
Mature Width: 15 - 30 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
