Description

Swamp Mahogany – Lophostemon suaveolens

Lophostemon suaveolens is a tree species, also known as swamp mahogany, swamp box or swamp turpentine , of the botanical family Myrtaceae.[1]

It grows to a medium-sized tree, native in Australia and New Guinea.

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.
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.

large 200mm pot