Pittosporum eugenioides
Pittosporum eugenioides (Lemonwood, Tarata)
is a tall frost hardy perennial evergreen shrub with yellow flowers in mid Spring and early Spring. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers high levels of water. The flowers are arranged in a racemose corymb inflorescence. It has low drought tolerance.
Diseases
[edit]Tarata diseases.
Soil
Pittosporum eugenioides grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 7.6 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to chalk, clay, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, peat, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers high fertility.
Growth
This is a shrub has a moderate rate of growth has an ultimate height of 12m / 39.4ft and spread of 5m / 16.4ft.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are llanceolate in shape.
Exposure and elevation
The plant prefers a sheltered situation. It grows 600m / 1,969ft below sea level in its natural habitat.
Scent
A strong pleasant scent is emitted from the leaf. You can smell a lemony scent when you crush the leaves. A strong pleasant scent is emitted from the flower. It's a sweet smelling odour.
Uses
Basic hedge, borders, city courtyard garden, coastal/seaside suitable, cottage informal garden, flowering shrub, low maintenance, screen and wall side.
Tolerances
Salt/sea spray (medium) and wind (medium).
Bark
Pittosporum eugenioides has green bark with a smooth texture.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
Origin
New Zealand.
-6°C / 21.2F 6.5 to 7.6 12m / 39.4ft 5m / 16.4ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Pittosporum |
| Specific epithet ? | eugenioides |
| Common names |
|---|
| Lemonwood (Ireland), Tarata (Ireland) |
References [edit] ?
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