Lophostemon confertus 'Variegatus'
VARIEGATED BRUSH BOX
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
12m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk.

 
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Lophostemon confertus 'Variegatus'
VARIEGATED BRUSH BOX
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
12m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Leaves: variegated yellow

Bark & Stems: orange smooth bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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