Brush box Lophostemon confertus
Location: Moraine Street District: Centerville Native to: Australia Tree type: flowering Leaf retention: evergreen
Comments: "This is in the same family as eucalyptus and has a lot of similarities, particularly in foliage and fruit. It's native to northern New South Wales and Queensland in wet forests and rainforests. This is a commonly planted street tree in Australian east coast cities as it's very adaptable and doesn't mind drier conditions to those of its natural habitat. ...formerly known as Tristania conferta."
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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.
DO NOT TRESPASS!
No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.
To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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Illustration by Hugh Danaher |
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