Pittosporum viridiflorum
Cheesewood
A wonderful shade tree suitable for waterlogged sites.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Pittosporum viridiflorum |
Common Name | Cheesewood |
Also Known As | Bosbeukenhout |
SA Tree No | 139 |
Tree Type | Evergreen |
Attracts | Birds |
Features | Shade Tree, Screening, Fodder Tree |
Flowering Season | Summer |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | Yes |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | |
Growth Rate | Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Indigenous |
Soil pH | 0 – 4, 5 – 8 |
Root System | Not Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
General Pricing
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Description
This evergreen tree was chosen to be one of the Trees of the Year for 2002. It is a gorgeous bird-attracting tree that blossoms in Summer and reacts well to pruning when looking to use it as a hedge alongside driveways or fence lines.
Suitable for any garden size and works well as an indoor on container plant on patios.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -2°c
- Estimated height: 5-15m
- Estimated width: 3-6m