Botanical Name: Pittosporum eugenioides
Common Name: Tarata pittosporum, Lemonwood Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape oval, upright tree or large shrub with yellowish, densely set foliage on branches with smooth dark gray bark Height 20-40' Spread to 20' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a fairly dry, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (zones 9, 14-27, 19-22) best in cool winter areas Morphology: pinnate, alternate, narrowly elliptical, yellow green, Leaves 2-4" long with white mid-vein-margins undulate Flowers spring – terminal panicles of small yellow, fragrant flowers Fruit 2-valved leathery capsule, 1/4" diameter Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings – seed Usage: background plant, screen, street tree or shade tree – good for foliage and branch structure Landscape Care: Watering looks best with regular watering; will tolerate some drought when established Fertilizing balanced in spring if required Pruning can be shear-cut or headed up as a shade tree Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, sooty mold Special Conditions/Other Origin: New Zealand Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
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