Pittosporum undulatum
Victorian Box
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Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - Description
Pittosporum undulatum is a tree growing to 15m tall with wavy (undulating) leaf edges. It is sometimes also known known as sweet pittosporum, native daphne, Australian cheesewood, Victorian box or mock orange. It carries conspicuous orange woody fruits about 1 cm in diameter for several months after flowering in spring or early summer.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - 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.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - 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.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - Planting
Sow seed as soon as ripe, or in a cold frame in the spring. Semi-ripe cuttings may be taken in summer.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - Pest
Aphids, root knot nematode, scale insects, and mealybugs. Pittosporum is also susceptible to dieback, galls, cankers, and leaf spots.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. eugenioides produce a lemon scent when crushed.
Victorian Box (Pittosporum undulatum) - 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.
