Lophostemon confertus ‘ Queensland Brush Box’ Nursery
$4.00
Dense rounded tree. Street tree, shade, specimen. Any soils from sand to heavier clays. Can handle poor drainage. Full sun. Frost tender when young. Drought resistant once established. Ornate, fringed flowers. Bird attracting.
Description
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| Origin |
NSW, Qld |
| Form: |
Dense, rounded tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
in Tas, up to 12m |
| Width (typical): |
in Tas, up to 8m |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
| Uses: |
Street tree, shade, specimen. |
| Soil type: |
Almost any soils from sand to heavier |
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clays. Can handle poor drainage |
| Position: |
Full sun |
| Frost hardiness: |
Frost tender. Frost free areas when young. |
| Drought tolerance: |
Very drought resistant (once established) |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
Second row plantings |
| Flowering time: |
Spring & summer |
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Very ornate, fringed flowers. |
| Pruning: |
As required, responds well. |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots) |
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Useful in public areas as it doesn’t drop |
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limbs like some Eucalyptus species. |
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