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Lophostemon confertus

Brush Box

Myrtaceae

Description:

Large, dense tree with a rounded habit and glossy green leaves (paler underneath). Brown, rough bark at the base, with white flowers in late spring to summer and bell-shaped fruit. A beautiful shade and habitat tree.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds and bees

  • Host plant for the Common Red-Eye Butterfly

  • Secondary Koala habitat

  • Popular with beekeepers

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Moist, Well-drained

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 35m - Spread 6m

Attracts:

Koala, Fauna, Bees, Butterflies, Nectar feeding Bird

Flower Colour:

White

Lophostemon confertus - Brush Box

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.11, 12.3.14, 12.3.16, 12.5.6, 12.8.8, 12.8.9, 12.8.18, 12.8.20, 12.8.25, 12.8.26, 12.9-10.1, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.7, 12.9-10.5, 12.9-10.13, 12.9-10.14, 12.9-10.17, 12.9-10.21, 12.11.1, 12.11.2, 12.11.3, 12.11.5, 12.11.17, 12.11.18, 12.11.28, 12.12.1, 12.12.3, 12.12.4, 12.12.9, 12.12.11, 12.12.14, 12.12.15, 12.12.19, 12.12.21

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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