Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box)

• Avenue Planting
• Street Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Shade Tree
• Feature Tree

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 15m - 25m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 10 meters

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) is expected to grow Approx 30 – 80 cm per year (moderate to fast).

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) is expected to grow Approx 30 – 80 cm per year (moderate to fast).

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) frost tolerant?

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Lophostemon confertus produces clusters of small, creamy-white, fluffy flowers from late spring into early summer. These soft blooms appear in rounded heads at the ends of the branches and add gentle seasonal interest against the tree’s dense, glossy green canopy.

Does Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) is Native to Native to eastern Australia, from central New South Wales to northern Queensland, where it grows naturally in coastal rainforests and along stream banks.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, native beetles and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen foliage provides excellent shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The bark, leaf litter and branch structure also support insects and microfauna, contributing to a diverse urban or suburban ecosystem.

Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Lophostemon confertus performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Though adaptable, it may struggle in compacted clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, canopy density and long-term structural health.

Is Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Queensland Brush Box develops good drought tolerance. Hardy in warm, dry and urban environments, it maintains strong growth and a full canopy with deep, occasional watering during extended dry spells.