{"product_id":"swamp-box-lophostemon-suaveolens","title":"Swamp Box - Lophostemon suaveolens","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSwamp Box \u003cem\u003eLophostemon suaveolens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA robust native timber tree with commanding presence, \u003cem\u003eLophostemon suaveolens\u003c\/em\u003e delivers structure, density, and long-term permanence to Australian landscapes. Advanced specimens establish rapidly and provide immediate canopy weight where it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Swamp Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e: Endemic to coastal and subtropical eastern Australia, bred for local conditions with minimal intervention required.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Produces a full, rounded crown that delivers shade, screening, and visual mass from day one of installation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs reliably in poorly drained and periodically inundated soils where lesser species fail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prized historically for its durable hardwood; a tree of genuine substance and longevity on any property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and insects, adding ecological credibility to high-end projects.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiparian and wetland edges\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of few large-canopy species suited to seasonally wet or flood-affected zones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-scale screening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Effective as a dense buffer for residential estates, commercial developments, and infrastructure corridors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParkland and estate planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides the scale and permanence expected of prestige rural and semi-rural properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRehabilitation and revegetation\u003c\/strong\u003e: A credible choice for ecologically sensitive projects requiring provenance-appropriate native stock.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":51940341186846,"sku":"ND-084-45L","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51940341219614,"sku":"ND-084-100L","price":1169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51940341252382,"sku":"ND-084-200L","price":1759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/swamp-box-lophostemon-suaveolens.jpg?v=1781231002","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/swamp-box-lophostemon-suaveolens","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}