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Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)
1 hour care
per year
per year
12m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pittosporum eugenioides
Other names
Tarata, Lemonwood, Lemonwood tree , Cheesewood, New Zealand hedge laurel
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. eugenioides - P. eugenioides is a compact, evergreen tree or large shrub, erect and conical when young, becoming rounded with age, bearing elliptic to narrowly ovate, wavy, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves. Dense, terminal clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, light yellow-green flowers in summer are followed by oval, brown fruit capsules.
Pittosporum eugenioides is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Conical, Erect, Rounded
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Powdery mildew , Leaf spot Powdery mildew , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8, 9, or 10. Remove any frost damaged leaves and branches in spring.
Propagation
Take cuttings from current season's growth. Root at 12-20C. Rooting usually takes 8-12 weeks.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Will grow in any well-drained soil in a sheltered site in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Pittosporum eugenioides
Other names
Tarata, Lemonwood, Lemonwood tree , Cheesewood, New Zealand hedge laurel
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. eugenioides - P. eugenioides is a compact, evergreen tree or large shrub, erect and conical when young, becoming rounded with age, bearing elliptic to narrowly ovate, wavy, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves. Dense, terminal clusters of fragrant, star-shaped, light yellow-green flowers in summer are followed by oval, brown fruit capsules.
Native to
New Zealand
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Conical, Erect, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8, 9, or 10. Remove any frost damaged leaves and branches in spring.
Propagation
Take cuttings from current season's growth. Root at 12-20C. Rooting usually takes 8-12 weeks.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Will grow in any well-drained soil in a sheltered site in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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