Pittosporum eugenioides
lemonwood
A large, bushy evergreen shrub to a height of up to 8m with slender, dark shoots and glossy oval light green leaves. Small, fragrant pale yellow flowers are borne in clusters in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from the current seasons growth. Rooting takes 8-12 weeks at 12-20°C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 8, pruning group 9 or pruning group 10. Cut back any frost damaged growth in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, cushion scale and pittosporum sucker
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafspot and honey fungus (rarely)
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