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Swamp Box - Lophostemon suaveolens
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Swamp Box Lophostemon suaveolens
A robust native timber tree with commanding presence, Lophostemon suaveolens delivers structure, density, and long-term permanence to Australian landscapes. Advanced specimens establish rapidly and provide immediate canopy weight where it counts.
Why Swamp Box
Native resilience: Endemic to coastal and subtropical eastern Australia, bred for local conditions with minimal intervention required.
Dense canopy: Produces a full, rounded crown that delivers shade, screening, and visual mass from day one of installation.
Moisture tolerance: Performs reliably in poorly drained and periodically inundated soils where lesser species fail.
Timber quality: Prized historically for its durable hardwood; a tree of genuine substance and longevity on any property.
Wildlife value: Flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and insects, adding ecological credibility to high-end projects.
Ideal Applications
Riparian and wetland edges: One of few large-canopy species suited to seasonally wet or flood-affected zones.
Large-scale screening: Effective as a dense buffer for residential estates, commercial developments, and infrastructure corridors.
Parkland and estate planting: Provides the scale and permanence expected of prestige rural and semi-rural properties.
Rehabilitation and revegetation: A credible choice for ecologically sensitive projects requiring provenance-appropriate native stock.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including poorly drained, waterlogged, and swampy conditions; prefers moist to wet soils but adapts to moderately well-drained sites
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 1–2 years until the tree is well established, particularly during dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 20–30m
Width: 8–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
