Brisbane box

noun

1. a broad-leaved evergreen tree, Tristania conferta, native to Australia, having a deciduous outer bark.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brisbane box¹

After Brisbane, Australia

Example Sentences

A few blocks over, Garcia points out a Brisbane box tree, planted by the team three years ago.

From Salon

Being mentally present during those walks led her to discover beautiful trees, including the often overlooked Brisbane box, as well as create an online community for tree lovers.

From Los Angeles Times

Being mentally present during those walks led her to discover beautiful trees, including the often overlooked Brisbane box, as well as create an online community for tree lovers.

From Los Angeles Times

Others are not so well known — Brisbane Box, New Zealand Christmas and Chinese flame trees.

From Los Angeles Times