Native Trees

Brush box — Lophostemon confertus

Lophostemon confertus

Food for native birds Host plant for butterflies and insects Pollinator favourite Shelter for wildlife Resilient garden plant

$8.00

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Plant profile

At a glance

The essentials for finding the right garden position.

Mature size: Height: 15–30 m · Width: 10–18 m
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water: Moist
Soil: Loamy, Clay, Rocky
Drainage: Free-draining
Vegetation type: Dry Eucalypt, Wet Eucalypt, Rainforest
Plant lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Plant form: Trees

Plant ratings

A quick guide to this plant’s value for wildlife and the garden.

Bird food value
Host plant value
Pollinator value
Shelter & habitat value
Flower display
Garden resilience

About this plant

Brush box is a characterful native tree that brings height, shade and a strong natural presence to the garden. Creamy white flowers are followed by small woody capsules beneath a dense evergreen crown. It works well as a feature or canopy tree, contributing shade and long-term structure to a habitat-focused garden.

Image credits:
Mature image: Scott W. Gavins via iNaturalist — CC BY 4.0
Feature image: Forest and Kim Starr via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY 3.0 us

More plant details

Garden uses: Habitat tree, shade or canopy planting, restoration-style garden and layered wildlife corridor; especially suited to sites reflecting Dry Eucalypt, Wet Eucalypt, Rainforest.
Wildlife value: Lophostemon confertus offers a strong nectar and/or pollen resource, typically with conspicuous or abundant flowers that support a broad pollinator community. Lophostemon confertus provides valuable seasonal nectar, fruit or other food for local birds. Lophostemon confertus provides useful tree structure for cover, perching and movement through a layered garden.
Flowering and fruiting: Creamy white flowers are followed by small woody capsules beneath a dense evergreen crown.
Growth habit: Woody tree contributing canopy or mid-storey structure; indicative mature size 15–30 m × 10–18 m.
Cautions: A large tree with strong roots; allow substantial clearance from buildings and services.