Lophostemon confertus(formerly Tristania confertus)
An evergreen tree to 30-50 feet in height with an equal spread. Upright growth habit when young, broadens with age, clusters of white 3/4 inch flowers bloom in summer. Produces woody fruit capsules. Red-brown bark peals to show lighter colored bark. Tolerates most any soil. Needs little to no summer water when established. Best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade. Prune branch tips when young for a full, well branched tree. No inspect or disease problems. Good street or lawn tree. Keep lower leaves for one or more seasons when young to provide extra growth energy.
5-gallon from East Bay Nursery $40
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