Most loved for its dense, rounded canopy, glossy green foliage, and smooth mottled bark, making it one of the best-performing evergreen shade and street trees.
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Lophostemon confertus, the Queensland Brush Box, is one of Australia's most dependable evergreen shade and street trees, prized for its dense glossy dark green foliage and smooth exfoliating bark that reveals mottled pink, grey and cream patches.
Brush Box grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide with a rounded symmetrical crown that provides consistent shade and shelter year-round. The dense uniform canopy and non-invasive root system make it a favourite for street planting, parks, large gardens, and public landscapes.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing and highly adaptable, tolerating heat, light frost, drought once established, pollution, and salt air. It performs well in both coastal and inland settings across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. Small white flowers appear from spring into summer, attracting pollinators.
About Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box
Lophostemon confertus grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in cultivation, with a dense rounded canopy.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Lophostemon confertus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from coastal NSW through QLD.
Brush Box is one of Australia's most popular street trees thanks to its dense uniform canopy, glossy evergreen foliage, tolerance of pollution and pavement conditions, and non-aggressive root system.
Brush Box produces small white to cream flowers in summer that attract native bees and pollinators.
Yes. Brush Box is fully evergreen, holding its glossy dark green foliage year-round, and also features attractive russet bark that sheds to reveal smooth new bark beneath.
Brush Box thrives across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, tolerating coastal exposure and a wide range of soils once established.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Lophostemon confertus, the Queensland Brush Box, is one of Australia's most dependable evergreen shade and street trees, prized for its dense glossy dark green foliage and smooth exfoliating bark that reveals mottled pink, grey and cream patches.
Brush Box grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide with a rounded symmetrical crown that provides consistent shade and shelter year-round. The dense uniform canopy and non-invasive root system make it a favourite for street planting, parks, large gardens, and public landscapes.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing and highly adaptable, tolerating heat, light frost, drought once established, pollution, and salt air. It performs well in both coastal and inland settings across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. Small white flowers appear from spring into summer, attracting pollinators.
About Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box
Lophostemon confertus grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in cultivation, with a dense rounded canopy.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Lophostemon confertus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from coastal NSW through QLD.
Brush Box is one of Australia's most popular street trees thanks to its dense uniform canopy, glossy evergreen foliage, tolerance of pollution and pavement conditions, and non-aggressive root system.
Brush Box produces small white to cream flowers in summer that attract native bees and pollinators.
Yes. Brush Box is fully evergreen, holding its glossy dark green foliage year-round, and also features attractive russet bark that sheds to reveal smooth new bark beneath.
Brush Box thrives across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, tolerating coastal exposure and a wide range of soils once established.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box is expected to grow 30cm to 80cm per year (moderate to fast) (approx.).
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box works in an:
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 15m to 25m (approx.)
Mature Width: 6m to 10m
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box is expected to grow 30cm to 80cm per year (moderate to fast) (approx.).
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box is expected to grow 30cm to 80cm per year (moderate to fast) (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Is Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box frost tolerant?
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
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?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
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:
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.
Lophostemon confertus grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in cultivation, with a dense rounded canopy.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Lophostemon confertus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from coastal NSW through QLD.
Brush Box is one of Australia's most popular street trees thanks to its dense uniform canopy, glossy evergreen foliage, tolerance of pollution and pavement conditions, and non-aggressive root system.
Brush Box produces small white to cream flowers in summer that attract native bees and pollinators.
Yes. Brush Box is fully evergreen, holding its glossy dark green foliage year-round, and also features attractive russet bark that sheds to reveal smooth new bark beneath.
Brush Box thrives across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, tolerating coastal exposure and a wide range of soils once established.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Melaleuca nesophila, the Showy Honey Myrtle, is an evergreen Australian native shrub to small tree from the south coast of Western Australia. Fine grey green foliage sits on a dense rounded frame over papery bark, and mauve to pink pom pom flowers cover the outer growth through spring and summer.
Mature width is 2 to 4 metres, with height usually settling around 3 to 5 metres, and growth of 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It wants full sun and takes sand, limestone, gravel and moderately heavy soils. Salt wind, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled once the roots are down.
This is a screening and hedging plant first, used along boundaries, on coastal blocks and through council road reserves where conditions are hard and maintenance budgets are thin. Space it at 1 to 1.5 metres for an informal screen. It gives colour, density and habitat value from one low input plant.
About Showy Honey Myrtle
Melaleuca nesophila, or Showy Honey Myrtle, is an evergreen Australian native shrub to small tree from southern Western Australia. It has fine grey green foliage, a dense rounded habit and soft papery bark, and carries mauve to pink pom pom flowers through spring and summer that age to a soft grey.
It spreads 2 to 4 metres wide and generally reaches 3 to 5 metres tall in a garden, though regular trimming will hold it lower. Growth is moderate to fast at around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so a screen planted from advanced stock closes over within three or four seasons.
For a dense informal screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, bring that in to 80 centimetres. As a feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full canopy and form can develop, or 3 metres apart along an avenue for a uniform, soft textured line.
Yes, it is one of the better coastal Melaleucas. It tolerates salt laden wind, sandy and limestone soils, and exposed front line positions once established, which is why it is planted so widely along the southern coastline. In very exposed sites it will lean with the prevailing wind, and most people like the result.
The main flush runs through spring and into summer, roughly September to January. Flowers open mauve to purple pink in dense rounded heads across the outer foliage, then age to grey and stay on the plant. Bees and honeyeaters work it heavily while it is out, so expect plenty of activity.
It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most coastal and near coastal parts of southern Australia. Young plants are more vulnerable in their first winter, so plant in autumn or early spring and keep them out of low frost hollows. Hard, repeated inland frost will burn new growth.
Tip prune after flowering to keep it dense and stop the base going bare. It takes a hard cut back if it becomes leggy, though remove no more than about a third at a time. Water through the first summer, then it is largely self sufficient. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring on poor soils.
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen shrub with large, single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a centre of golden stamens. Bloom runs from late autumn into early winter. Foliage is small, glossy and dark green, carried densely on an upright, gently spreading frame.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler districts, though part shade suits inland heat. Soil should be well drained and slightly acidic. Growth is 40 to 60 centimetres a year, to 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide. Light frost is tolerated.
This is the standard choice for a tall evergreen screen along a boundary or between neighbouring houses, and it clips readily into a formal hedge. It also stands alone as a feature, or fills a large pot at an entry. The height and density make it useful wherever fence line privacy is the brief.
About Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen sasanqua camellia with large single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a boss of golden stamens. It flowers from late autumn into early winter. Small glossy dark leaves are held densely on an upright, gently spreading shrub used widely for screening.
It reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide, at a rate of roughly 40 to 60 centimetres a year. That upper height is what makes it a genuine screening plant rather than a border shrub. Regular trimming will hold it at any height above about 1.5 metres.
Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Tighter spacing closes the gaps faster but increases competition for water and nutrients, so prepare a continuous trench rather than individual holes and keep irrigation even along the run.
Flowering starts in late autumn and carries into early winter, roughly April through to June across most of southern Australia. Sasanquas flower ahead of japonicas, so this one fills the gap before the japonica season begins. Individual flowers drop cleanly from the plant rather than browning on the bush.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler and coastal districts. In hot inland gardens give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. It also flowers acceptably in part shade, which makes it one of the more flexible screening plants for a boundary with mixed aspect.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single specimen for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining camellia and azalea mix, water regularly because containers dry out fast, and feed after flowering. Expect a smaller final size in a container than the same plant would reach in open ground.
Trim once flowering finishes in early winter, taking the new growth back to shape. For a formal hedge, a second light trim in late summer keeps the face tidy. Feed with a camellia fertiliser after pruning, keep mulch over the shallow roots, and water deeply through summer dry spells.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' carries small shimmering silver-green leaves on near-black stems, giving a light airy screen that moves in the wind rather than reading as a solid green wall. It is one of the most widely specified screening plants in Australian landscape design for exactly that reason.
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only 1.5 to 2 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, which makes it a genuine solution for narrow beds along fence lines and between buildings where height is needed but width is not available. Small cream flowers appear in spring and are lightly fragrant.
'Silver Sheen' grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates light to moderate frost once established, performing from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, Melbourne, Gippsland and Adelaide. It clips well, holds density under regular trimming, and is equally effective as a formal hedge or a loose screen.
About Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only 1.5 to 2 metres wide, which makes it one of the best options for narrow screening where a tall hedge is needed in a shallow bed.
It grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year once established, reaching a usable screening height within three to four years with regular water and feeding.
It naturally holds to 1.5 to 2 metres wide and can be trimmed to under a metre with regular clipping, which is why it is so often used in tight side-boundary positions.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Closer spacing fills in faster but needs more trimming.
'Silver Sheen' handles light to moderate frost once established. Young plants benefit from protection through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade. In shadier positions growth is slightly more open, which suits a softer informal screen.
It performs from subtropical Queensland through Northern NSW, Sydney, the South Coast and tablelands, Melbourne and surrounds, the Western District, Gippsland and Adelaide.
Acacia cognata 'Limelight' forms a soft cascading mound of fine lime-green foliage that holds its colour year round, giving movement and brightness in positions where a flowering plant would deliver for only a few weeks. It is one of the most widely used native accent plants in Australian design.
'Limelight' is a genuine dwarf, reaching just 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall and wide at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, and holding a neat rounded bun shape without pruning. That compact scale suits mass planting along borders, underplanting beneath feature trees, and single specimens in decorative pots.
This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade and needs free-draining soil, performing poorly where drainage is impeded or humidity is high. It is frost sensitive, so in cold districts choose a protected position or grow it in a pot that can be moved.
About Acacia cognata 'Limelight'
'Limelight' is a dwarf cultivar reaching only 60 centimetres to 1 metre tall and wide. It is far smaller than the parent species Acacia cognata, which grows to several metres.
No. It holds a neat rounded bun shape naturally. A light tip prune after the main growth flush keeps it tight, but never cut back hard into old wood.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. Choose a protected position in cold districts, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.
Yes. Its compact cascading habit makes it an excellent pot specimen for entries and courtyards. Use a free-draining mix and never let the pot sit wet.
Free drainage is essential. It performs poorly in heavy or waterlogged soils and in humid conditions. Raised beds improve airflow and drainage where humidity is a problem.
Plant 60 to 80 centimetres apart for a continuous flowing lime-green mass. Closer spacing fills in faster but the mounds will merge within a few seasons.
Yes. Acacia cognata is an Australian native and 'Limelight' is a dwarf cultivar selected for its bright lime foliage and compact mounding habit.
Syzygium australe 'Straight and Narrow' (PBR SAN01) is a tightly columnar evergreen Lilly Pilly, designed for high-density hedging and narrow planting spaces. Its slim form, reaching 5-8m tall but only 1-1.5m wide, is perfect for modern gardens where space is limited but vertical structure is desired.
They look excellent when used as a striking vertical screen or boundary hedge, providing year-round greenery with rich mid to dark green foliage and attractive reddish-bronze new growth. Summer fluffy white flowers and bird-attracting edible berries add seasonal interest.
For a polished effect, plant in rows spaced 80cm to 1.2m apart and maintain with annual or biannual pruning to keep the clean, architectural shape. 'Straight and Narrow' thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to well-drained soils. Its psyllid resistance and tolerance to urban conditions make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for compact and contemporary landscapes.
About Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' Lilly Pilly
Straight & Narrow grows to 5-8 metres tall but only 1-1.5 metres wide, making it one of the narrowest lilly pilly cultivars available.
It stays just 1-1.5 metres wide at maturity, making it ideal for narrow garden beds, tight boundaries, and small spaces where wider lilly pillies would be too bulky.
Yes. Straight & Narrow shows good psyllid resistance, making it more reliable than older Syzygium cultivars across Australian gardens.
Straight & Narrow is fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established in good conditions.
Plant 80cm-1.2 metres apart for a continuous columnar screen.
Yes. Its slim profile makes it an excellent pot plant for balconies, courtyards, and tight outdoor spaces. Use a minimum 50L pot with regular watering.
Straight & Narrow has moderate frost tolerance and copes with light or occasional frosts once established. Young plants are the most vulnerable, so in colder inland districts give them a sheltered position and protect them through their first couple of winters. Where frosts are heavy or prolonged, a hardier evergreen screen is the safer choice.
Brachychiton populneus x acerifolius 'Bella Donna' crosses the Kurrajong with the Illawarra Flame Tree, producing a slender upright tree carrying dense lobed foliage. Through late spring and summer it hangs clusters of pink bell shaped flowers along the branches. Unlike its flame tree parent it holds its leaves through the flowering period in most gardens.
Full sun brings the best flowering, and the tree accepts clay, loam or sandy ground provided water moves through it. Once settled in it takes light to moderate frost and long dry spells, inheriting the toughness of the Kurrajong side of the cross. Growth runs about 50 to 80 centimetres a year with very little intervention.
The narrow habit suits nature strips, driveways, courtyards and townhouse gardens where a full sized flame tree would crowd the space. Councils plant it for streets and avenues at roughly 3 metres apart, or 3 to 4 metres for individual specimens. It gives flowering colour without the canopy width of either parent.
About Bella Donna Brachychiton
It is a named hybrid between Brachychiton populneus, the Kurrajong, and Brachychiton acerifolius, the Illawarra Flame Tree. The cross keeps the drought hardiness and neat upright form of the Kurrajong while adding the pink to red bell flowers of the flame tree. It is an Australian native selection grown for street and feature planting.
Expect 6 to 8 metres in height with a canopy 3 to 4 metres across in most Australian gardens, which is roughly a third of the size of a mature Illawarra Flame Tree. The habit stays upright and fairly narrow, so it fits verges and side boundaries where a broad crowned tree would not.
Height gain is around 50 to 80 centimetres a year once the tree is away, which is steady rather than rapid. Growth is quickest in the first few years on a well prepared site with regular water, then slows as the canopy fills out. Advanced stock shortens the wait to a useful size considerably.
Flowering runs through spring and summer, with the heaviest flush from late spring onwards, roughly November into January. The bell shaped blooms are pink through to soft red and are carried in clusters along the branches. Warm dry spring weather produces a stronger display, and trees usually flower from a young age.
Yes. The Kurrajong parentage gives it a deep root system and a genuine tolerance of dry conditions once established, which is why it is used widely in inland and western districts. It still needs regular water through the first two summers. After that, occasional deep soakings in a long dry summer are all it asks for.
For a uniform avenue or street row, plant at 3 metres apart so the canopies meet and read as a continuous line. Where each tree should stand as a separate specimen, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full form can develop. Keep trees a few metres clear of kerbs, footings and underground services.
Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off. Mulch the root zone but keep mulch away from the trunk collar. Prune only for shape or to remove crossing branches, ideally in late winter before the new season starts. A slow release native fertiliser in early spring supports flowering.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Corymbia citriodora, the Lemon Scented Gum, is one of Australia's most iconic tall feature trees. The smooth pink-grey trunk, narrow green foliage, and powerful lemon citrus fragrance released when leaves are crushed make it instantly recognisable in parks, rural properties, and grand avenue plantings.
Lemon Scented Gum grows to 25-35 metres tall and 10-15 metres wide with a tall slender trunk and high open canopy. The dramatic height and elegant form make it best suited to acreage, large gardens, parks, and formal avenues where it has room to develop. The smooth powdery bark sheds in flakes through the year, revealing fresh pink-grey tones beneath.
Highly drought and heat tolerant once established, Lemon Scented Gum performs well across NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and WA. It tolerates light frost once established, prefers full sun with well-drained soils, and the white summer flowers provide a major nectar source for native bees, lorikeets and honeyeaters.
Standard Lemon Scented Gum or Scentuous? The standard Corymbia citriodora grows 25-35m with a tall slender trunk, suited to acreage, parks, and large feature plantings. Its dwarf cultivar Scentuous reaches just 5-7m, suited to suburban gardens, courtyards, and small landscapes. Both share the famous lemon fragrance.
About Corymbia citriodora Lemon Scented Gum
Corymbia citriodora grows to 25-35 metres tall and 10-15 metres wide with a tall slender trunk and high open canopy.
Lemon Scented Gum is fast-growing, adding 1-1.5 metres per year once established.
The leaves release a strong, pleasant lemon citrus fragrance when crushed or brushed against, thanks to high concentrations of citronellal in the foliage.
Standard Corymbia citriodora grows 25-35m with a tall slender trunk and is suited to acreage, parks, and large feature plantings. Scentuous is a dwarf cultivar reaching just 5-7m, suited to suburban gardens and smaller landscapes.
Standard Lemon Scented Gum is best suited to large gardens, acreage, parks, and avenues due to its mature height. For smaller properties choose the dwarf cultivar 'Scentuous' instead.
Yes. Corymbia citriodora is highly drought and heat tolerant once established and performs well across most Australian climates.
Yes. The white flowers produced through summer are a major nectar source for native bees, lorikeets and honeyeaters. The smooth pink-grey trunk also provides habitat for native birds and possums.
Corymbia maculata, the Spotted Gum, is a majestic Australian native renowned for its distinctive dappled bark. The smooth bark sheds in patches to create a striking spotted pattern in shades of grey, cream and pink, while the tall straight trunk and open canopy give it an unmistakable, sculptural presence.
Spotted Gum grows to 15-30 metres tall and 8-15 metres wide. The dramatic height and clean trunk make it best suited to large gardens, acreage, parks, and avenue planting, where it is also widely used by councils as a street tree. Creamy white flowers in winter and spring provide an important nectar source for native wildlife.
Spotted Gum is fast-growing, hardy, and drought tolerant once established, thriving across NSW, QLD, VIC and SA in full sun with well-drained soils. It tolerates mild frost and provides valuable habitat for honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, and possums.
Did you know? Corymbia maculata is the rootstock used to graft Corymbia ficifolia 'Wildfire', our compact red flowering gum. Its hardiness and adaptability are exactly why it makes such a reliable rootstock for grafted flowering gums in eastern Australia.
About Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum
Corymbia maculata grows to 15-30 metres tall and 8-15 metres wide with a tall straight trunk and open canopy.
Spotted Gum is fast-growing, adding 1-1.5 metres per year once established.
The smooth bark sheds in patches to create a distinctive dappled, spotted appearance in shades of grey, cream, and pink across the trunk.
Yes. Corymbia maculata is native to eastern Australia, ranging from VIC through NSW to southern QLD.
Spotted Gum is best suited to large gardens, acreage, and parks due to its mature size. It is also widely used as a street and avenue tree by councils.
Yes. The white flowers produced in winter and spring are a major nectar source for honeyeaters, lorikeets, and native bees, and the tree provides important native habitat.
Spotted Gum is hardy and drought tolerant once established, thriving across NSW, QLD, VIC and SA in full sun with well-drained soils.
Ficus macrophylla is the Moreton Bay Fig, the tree behind the great buttressed trunks in Australia's oldest public parks. Massive surface roots, an enormous domed canopy and dense glossy evergreen foliage make it one of the most commanding trees that can be grown in this country.
Ficus macrophylla reaches 30 to 60 metres tall and spreads 20 to 30 metres or more at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in good conditions. This is a tree for parkland, large rural properties and civic landscapes. It is not suited to suburban blocks, and it should be kept well clear of buildings, paving, drains and services.
This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade and is frost sensitive, so it is best in frost-free or protected coastal positions. Once established it is exceptionally long-lived and requires almost no intervention beyond giving it the space it demands from the outset.
About Ficus macrophylla
The Moreton Bay Fig reaches 30 to 60 metres tall with a canopy spreading 20 to 30 metres or more. It is one of the largest trees grown in Australia and needs to be sited accordingly.
Yes. Ficus macrophylla develops extensive buttress and surface roots that will lift paving, damage drains and foundations, and disrupt services. Plant it a long way from any built structure, ideally in open parkland.
No. This tree needs parkland scale. For a suburban block choose a smaller fig such as Ficus microcarpa var. hillii, or a different shade tree entirely.
It grows at 60 centimetres to 1 metre per year in warm, moist, frost-free conditions, and considerably slower where it is cooler or drier.
Yes. It is native to the east coast of Australia, from the Wide Bay region of Queensland down through New South Wales, and is widely planted in historic parks and gardens.
No. It is frost sensitive, particularly when young, and performs best in frost-free coastal and subtropical positions or in sheltered microclimates.
Allow a minimum radius of 20 to 30 metres of clear ground, and considerably more where the tree is expected to mature fully. Do not plant within that radius of buildings, paving or underground services.
Liquidambar styraciflua, the Sweetgum, is one of the most spectacular autumn-colour trees available for Australian gardens. The glossy star-shaped foliage holds rich green through summer, then transitions to a brilliant blend of yellow, orange, red and deep burgundy in autumn, often holding colour for several weeks.
Sweetgum grows to 12-20 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with an upright pyramidal form that broadens with age. The straight trunk, strong branching, and dependable colour make it an excellent shade tree and feature specimen for medium to large gardens, parks, and avenue plantings.
Sweetgum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, where cool autumns produce the strongest colour. It tolerates frost and moderate drought once established. Keep it clear of paving, as the spiky seed pods drop in autumn.
About Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua grows to 12-20 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with an upright pyramidal form that broadens with age.
Sweetgum is moderately fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.
Glossy green star-shaped foliage transitions to a spectacular blend of yellow, orange, red and deep burgundy in autumn (April to June across southern Australia), often holding colour for several weeks.
Yes. Sweetgum is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter to reveal a sculptural branching structure.
Sweetgum suits medium to large gardens, parks, and street planting due to its mature size. Allow room for the canopy and keep it clear of paving, as the spiky seed pods drop in autumn.
Sweetgum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, where cool autumns produce the strongest colour.
Plant 5-8 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, or 4 metres for a denser shade screen.
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Lophostemon confertus, the Queensland Brush Box, is one of Australia's most dependable evergreen shade and street trees, prized for its dense glossy dark green foliage and smooth exfoliating bark that reveals mottled pink, grey and cream patches.
Brush Box grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide with a rounded symmetrical crown that provides consistent shade and shelter year-round. The dense uniform canopy and non-invasive root system make it a favourite for street planting, parks, large gardens, and public landscapes.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing and highly adaptable, tolerating heat, light frost, drought once established, pollution, and salt air. It performs well in both coastal and inland settings across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. Small white flowers appear from spring into summer, attracting pollinators.
About Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box
Lophostemon confertus grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in cultivation, with a dense rounded canopy.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Lophostemon confertus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from coastal NSW through QLD.
Brush Box is one of Australia's most popular street trees thanks to its dense uniform canopy, glossy evergreen foliage, tolerance of pollution and pavement conditions, and non-aggressive root system.
Brush Box produces small white to cream flowers in summer that attract native bees and pollinators.
Yes. Brush Box is fully evergreen, holding its glossy dark green foliage year-round, and also features attractive russet bark that sheds to reveal smooth new bark beneath.
Brush Box thrives across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, tolerating coastal exposure and a wide range of soils once established.
