Pittosporum eugenioides
Lemonwood
Description
This medium sized evergreen shrub has medium green leaves . Its pleasing texture and narrow, upright growth make this a fine hedge or screen. It is easy to grow in soils with good drainage.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.