Pittosporum eugenioides
Lemonwood
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Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Description
Pittosporum eugenioides, common names lemonwood or tarata, is a species of New Zealand native tree. Growing to 12 m (39 ft) tall by 5 m (16 ft) broad, it is conical when young but more rounded in shape when mature. The leaves have a strong lemony smell. It has attractive showy flowers in October, followed by distinctive black seed capsules.
Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped flowers followed by brown or yellow, spherical capsules. The capsules of some species will split open to reveal often sticky seeds in colors such as red, black, and orange. Species with purple leaves will color the best if grown in full sun.
Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Growth
Evergreen trees and shrubs. Pittosporums grows well anywhere from full sun to half shade. In sites with warm climates, tree species work well in a lawn and the shrubs make good hedges and borders.
Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Planting
Sow seed as soon as ripe, or in a cold frame in the spring. Semi-ripe cuttings may be taken in summer.
Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Pest
Aphids, root knot nematode, scale insects, and mealybugs. Pittosporum is also susceptible to dieback, galls, cankers, and leaf spots.
Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. eugenioides produce a lemon scent when crushed.
Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, plant in mineral soil. Outdoors, grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Water moderately during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
