This large tree has a solitary trunk with rough bark at the base and is up to 2m (6ft) in diameter and becomes prominently buttressed. It has spreading smooth pink branches that form a rounded crown with dark green leathery lanced-shaped leaves and the creamy flowers appear in a cluster during late spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Lophostemon confertusis naturally found in Australia growing on the central east coast of New South Wales and Queensland in tall forests that are transitory between Eucalyptus forests and rainforests.

It grows in heavy clay to sandy soils that are moist and rich and it prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate some shade and is frost and drought tender.

Brush Box is large tree that is grown for its rounded crown. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade. It is also used as a wind break and is commonly pollard or lopped in urban areas, where it is planted as a street tree.It is quick growing establishing in 3-5 years and is long lived. The valuable timber is used for flooring, decking, chisel handles and plywood but is becoming scarce. This tree supplies food for koalas and attract birds and bees for honey production. ID 292

Lophostemon (lof-o-STEE-mon)confertus (KON-fer-tus)
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'Lophostemon': from Greek lophos + stemon - crested stamen; 'confertus': brought together or crowded (refers to the leaves).

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family