{"product_id":"brushbox-lophostemon-confertus","title":"Brushbox - Lophostemon confertus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrushbox - Lophostemon confertus — SEQ's Toughest Native Shade Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a large, reliable shade tree that handles SEQ conditions without complaint, Brushbox is the answer. It's one of the most commonly planted street and park trees in South East Queensland for good reason — dense canopy, clean growth habit, attractive bark, and genuine toughness in Brisbane's heat and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt maturity it becomes a commanding, broad-canopied shade tree. In the garden, it works as a long-term feature tree, a windbreak, or a large-scale screening tree for acreage and commercial properties. Fast-growing by native standards and surprisingly low maintenance once in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense shade canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the best native shade trees available in SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive bark\u003c\/strong\u003e — patchy grey and cream bark adds year-round visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite summer flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — clusters of fluffy white blooms in summer attract native birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely tough\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles heat, humidity, coastal conditions, and most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing for a native\u003c\/strong\u003e — gets to a meaningful size within a few years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e — a permanent investment in your property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge garden shade tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak and screening on acreage and larger blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet and avenue planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and council-style landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative and rainforest garden backdrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300mm Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established plant, great value starting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — advanced specimen with immediate presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30m (in garden settings typically 8–15m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable — handles clay, sandy, and loamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; drought tolerant once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good — handles salt wind and coastal conditions well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for a suburban block?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBest suited to larger suburban blocks, acreage, or as a street tree. At maturity it's a large tree — give it space and a good position. On smaller blocks a 45L specimen can be managed with occasional pruning to keep it in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReasonably fast for a native — expect 60–100cm per year in good conditions. Faster with regular watering and fertilising during the first two growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have invasive roots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLike any large tree, plant at appropriate distances from structures — 5m minimum from foundations and underground services. In open garden positions it's not problematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":53567845531927,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567845564695,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/brushbox-lophostemon-confertus","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}