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Lophostemon
These trees resemble a eucalypt in appearance but the large green leaves and flowers are distinctive. It has the largest trunk diameter of most rainforest trees. The showy flowers have showy white petals. Fruit is bell-shaped with three valves.
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Excellent farm tree for shelter and shade. Grows in most soils including swampy situations. Frost resistant. Older trees provide an ideal site for birds and wildlife shelter.
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When planting young trees avoid exposure to frost. Exposure to frost will damage leaves and branches killing the main leader reducing the quality of tree | Tony Deller - Adelaide, SA 19-Aug-2007
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