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Pittosporum eugenioides

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Tarata, Lemonwood, Lemonwood Pittosporum

Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Lemonwood or Tarata, features green-yellow foliage which has a strong lemony smell when crushed. Large clusters of fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers are borne in spring and result in small fruit that attract birds. It typically grows to 12 m tall and 5 m wide with a broad and conical shape. Pittosporum eugenioides is commonly used for hedging, screening, or grown as a specimen.

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The average plant height is 210 cm
$114.34
The average plant height is 110 cm
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The average plant height is 200 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:12.00 m
Spread:5.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asTarata, Lemonwood, Lemonwood Pittosporum

What are the landscaping uses for Pittosporum eugenioides in NZ?

Pittosporum eugenioides is a popular choice in landscaping projects in NZ. It makes a beautiful hedge and a fantastic screen, but also makes for a lovely specimen or a lush backdrop for smaller plants. It is the gorgeous foliage and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping. Few other trees can grow on marginal soils and climates and still look amazing.

Pittosporum eugenioides hedge spacing

The Pittosporum eugenioides hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge.

What height does the Pittosporum eugenioides tree grow to?

Pittosporum eugenioides trees will grow to a height of about 12 metres. In warmer climates it will reach this height much quicker than in cooler and more exposed sites. Watering and maintaining fertility levels will also influence the time to reach this height.

What is the Pittosporum eugenioides growth rate?

The growth rate of Pittosporum eugenioides depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 12 m tall and 5 m wide in about 8-10 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. While this tree can grow to 12 m tall, it is often clipped to smaller sizes and often into a hedge. Overall, the growth rate is considered medium to fast relative to other NZ native hedging plants.

Pittosporum eugenioides trees for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Pittosporum eugenioides trees for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your tree and hedge needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What are the best growing conditions for Pittosporum eugenioides In NZ?

Pittosporum eugenioides grows best in NZ when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of good drainage as plants can become diseased and die if drainage is poor, they are waterlogged, or both. It will tolerate coastal environments, wind, and frost.

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