Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum

Name: Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12163o
Price: 198.07 NZD
Availability: InStock

Variegated Tarata, Pittosporum eugenioides Variegata

Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum, commonly known as Variegated Tarata, features slender, dark coloured stems which bear dark green leaves with a cream-white margin. Small and fragrant, pale-yellow flowers provide a lovely accent through summer. It grows reasonably quickly to about 6 m tall and 3 m wide. Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum is ideal for shelter, screening, and hedging. It is also commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants or included in native plantings.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	6.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Variegated Tarata, Pittosporum eugenioides Variegata

Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum Details

Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum is a lovely, NZ native tree. It features slender, dark coloured stems which bear dark green leaves with a cream-white margin. The lush foliage is held densely and releases a pleasant lemon scent when crushed. Small and fragrant, pale-yellow flowers provide a lovely accent through summer. It grows reasonably quickly to about 6 m tall and 3 m wide and can be contained with trimming. Best results with this evergreen are achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, periods of dry, moderate frost, and most soil types, except extreme wet or dry. Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum is ideal for shelter, screening, and hedging. It is also commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants or included in native plantings.