Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pittosporum eugenioides Lemonwood, Tarata,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Dense
Description:
Native to New Zealand, this Pittosporum has large glossy green, yellow leaves that have crinkled edges and a lemon smell when crushed. It can get to about 6m tall by 4m wide. Fragrant cream flowers appear in spring followed by black seed capsules that will regenerate. For this reason care should be taken when considering planting.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained