Tristania conferta

Brisbane Box

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Common Name: 

Brisbane Box

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

1525 cm

Maximum width: 

1220 cm

Brisbane Box (Tristania conferta) - Description

Lophostemon confertus (syn. Tristania conferta), is a tree native to Australia, though it is cultivated in the United States and elsewhere. Common names include brush box, Queensland box, Brisbane Box, pink box, box scrub, and vinegartree. Its natural range in Australia is north-east New South Wales and coastal Queensland but it is commonly found as a street tree in Sydney and Melbourne.

Brisbane Box (Tristania conferta) - Growth

Tristanias will do well in full sun. Height varies depending on variety. One species will reach 60 ft. tall.

Brisbane Box (Tristania conferta) - Planting

Plant seeds in spring when temperatures reach 55°F (13°C). Take stem cuttings in summer, but provide bottom heat.

Brisbane Box (Tristania conferta) - Soil and irrigation

Once established, Tristanias require little or no water but do well with regular watering. T. conferta are not fussy about soil type but a young Tristania will get a better start if planted in good soil.

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