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Tree | Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box, Swamp Turpentine |
Description | This hardy Australian native tree has a fast-growing and weeping habit, dull green foliage and small clusters of creamy-white flowers that appear in spring and summer. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Oval |
Mature Size | 10-18 x 7-10m |
Uses | This variable height tree is mostly used as a shade tree on farms, paddocks and large properties. It is known as a good source of honey for bees and butterfly attracting. Can provide useful timber. Minor koala food source, but useful for habitat creation for native wildlife. |
Position & Soil | It prefers full sun in moist/wet soil and tropic to sub-tropic conditions but also grows well in areas offering a temperate to warm climate. Will tolerate wet conditions and flooding and salt air in coastal conditions. |
Features | Medium Evergreen Oval Bird Attracting Coastal Group Planting Informal Screening Native Shade Tree |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.2-1.5m) |
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