May 20
43. Lophostemon confertus — Brisbane Box
Family: Myrtaceae
Type: Evergreen tree
Avg. Height: 40'–70'
Avg. Width: 25'–35'
Leaf:
Green top
Yellow underneath
Yellow midrib
Leathery
Alternate to whorled arrangement
4"–6"
Flower:
Creamy white
¾"
Clusters
Blooms late spring
Fruit:
Bell shaped woody capsule
Brown or green
½"
Bark:
Brown-red trunk and branches
Flaking
Smooth and lighter color underneath
Plant Factor: M
Irrigation Group: 1
Pests & Diseases:
Phytophthora
Root rot
Scales
Misc. Notes:
Produces a lot of litter