Auranticarpa rhombifolia
diamond leaf pittosporum
A small to medium evergreen tree, 13–30m high with a narrow canopy, almost smooth throughout. Diamond-shaped, alternate, toothed dark green leaves are presented in uneven patterns at the top half of the leaf and untoothed closer to the stem. The bark is grey, irregular, not smooth and almost corky. Clusters of bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers appear in summer followed by bright orange berries which contain glossy and sticky black seeds
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | White | Green | Orange | |
| Winter | Green | Orange |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun for a significant display of orange fruit
Propagation
Propagate by seed which germinates readily without treatment. Seedlings may be slow growing for the first few years. Semi-hardwood cuttings are also successful
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1 - tolerates hard pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildews
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