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Lophostemon suaveolens

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box, Swamp Mahogany, Swamp Turpentine,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Broad Domed, Oval, Rounded

Description:

A fast growing Australian native tree that is used as a shade tree on farms and large properties. Prefers moist/wet soil and tropic to sub-tropic conditions, heavy pollution and also relatively resistant to most pest and diseases. Dull green foliage and small white-cream flowers appear in Spring and Summer. Grows approx. 10-25m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

10-25m >10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Any

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Habitat, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden, Wetlands, Native Garden, Shade Tree

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Myrtaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Cream, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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