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Pittosporum undulatum

Also Known As

  • Australian Cheesewood
  • Victorian Box
  • Victorian Mockorange

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 15'-40'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Pittosporum undulatum plant details

Pittosporum undulatum is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum undulatum

Plant type: tree
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum undulatum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its attractive EG foliage, intensely fragrant flowers and showy orange seed capsules make this 20-40' shrub/tree one of the most widely-grown hedge plants or much-enjoyed small spreading trees in E.Australia. PSh/M/GDr

Gardening facts about Pittosporum undulatum plant

How to Grow Pittosporum undulatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata', Variegata Japanese Mock Orange

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Dwarf Mock Orange

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • low
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 8'-15'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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