Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

Pittosporum eugenioides v. minor 'Variegata'
Lemonwood
Variegated Lemonwood

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 7'-12'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

7a-8b

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Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum' plant details

Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 7 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: high - occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Getting its name from the lemon-scent wafting from a crushed leaf - Don't! Wait until you pay for it! - this extremely handsome plant is regarded as one of the best variegated shrubs. This needs a mild garden - we do have them here - and maybe against a wall. Yellow flowers. 8' - average moisture - May - Z8 - sun/pt sun

By: Far Reaches Farm

A smaller version of an attractive species, to only 10' or so rather than the 30' of its near relation. Evergreen with dense foliage of pale green with white, slightly wavy margins and, in spring, intensely fragrant, spring flowers. Useful as a specimen or hedge. Site out of harsh winds and in a protected spot with full sun and regular summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8a.