Tristania conferta
Brisbane Box
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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.
