Botanical Name: Pittosporum rhombifolium
Common Name: Queensland pittosporum, Diamond pittosporum
Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked tree, with ascending and spreading branches forming an oval-pyramidal canopy
Height 15-30'(50')
Spread 1/2-2/3
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun
Soil prefers well-draining soils of neutral pH
Hardiness some frost(zones 12-24);hardier than Pittosporum undulatum
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate (often whorled at branch tips) oval-rhomboid or lanceolate; 2-4" long, acuminate, coarsely toothed
Flowers white, numerous, small (1/4" diameter); in terminal clusters; spring
Fruit a round, bright orange-yellow capsule; ripens fall/winter
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
a small accent tree for its form, foliage, and fruit; patio tree, lawn or street tree; container plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular preferred; plant is drought-tolerant after established
Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron to correct chlorosis
Pruning as a tree, head high and keep canopy full
Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold, scale
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Australia
Family: Pittosporaceae

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