Lophostemon confertus
Brush box · also Queensland box, Brisbane box, Pink box
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Lophostemon confertus is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded canopy and glossy dark green leaves. It produces clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers that attract pollinators. This hardy tree is well-suited for urban environments due to its tolerance of pollution and poor soil conditions, making it a popular choice for streetscapes and parks.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 6,7235.0%17 yr7.0 in
- 2,7801.8%—3.8 in
- 1,1570.25%30 yr4.5 in
- 10.00%—30 in
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 30–50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 10–30 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Pollution tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 5.6 in, mean 7.2 in, 90th percentile 14 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
Other Lophostemon in the catalogue
2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
