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Pittosporum eugenioides

Low MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Pittosporum
Family: Pittosporaceae
Common Names: New Zealand hedge laurel, tarata

About this plant

A large, bushy evergreen shrub to a height of up to 8m with slender, dark shoots and glossy oval light green leaves. Small, fragrant pale yellow flowers are borne in clusters in summer

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 8, pruning group 9 or pruning group 10. Cut back any frost damaged growth in spring

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from the current seasons growth. Rooting takes 8-12 weeks at 12-20°C

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years