Lemonwood

Pittosporum Eugenioides

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Overview

Lemonwood, Pittosporum eugenioides, enriches landscapes with its bright, lemon-scented foliage. This evergreen, which can reach up to 20-25 feet in height and 10-15 feet in spread, thrives in USDA zones 8-10. It sports small, yellow flowers and responds well to pruning, making it versatile for screening or as a specimen plant. Prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Moderate water needs ensure it's an adaptable choice for varied designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Subtropical

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — Lemonwood, Pittosporum eugenioides, enriches landscapes with its bright, lemon-scented foliage

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Pittosporaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — offering year-round appeal to any garden

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — suggesting a degree of frost tolerance.<br><br>With its fragrant foliage

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — the Pittosporum eugenioides is a top candidate for creating an inviting and serene landscape environment

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — shrub for full

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — Lemonwood, Pittosporum eugenioides, enriches landscapes with its bright, lemon-scented foliage; yellow flowers and

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — shrub with yellow blooms

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — yellow flowers in the garden

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — thrives in USDA zones 8-10; black seeds encased in a natural resin

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — which can reach up to 20-25 feet in height and 10-15 feet in spread; bright green leaves which emit a delightful

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — yellow flowers and responds well to pruning; suggesting a degree of frost tolerance.<br><br>With its fragrant foliage

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — scientifically known as Pittosporum eugenioides; especially when established

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — Moderate water needs ensure it's an adaptable choice for varied designs; offering a visual and olfactory treat

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — making it versatile for screening or as a specimen plant; which can reach up to 20-25 feet in height and 10-15 feet in

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — Prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun; is an elegant and versatile evergreen native to New Zealand

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — lemony fragrance when crushed; and they prefer full sun to partial shade exposures

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — making it an excellent choice for screens; moderate water needs ensure it's an adaptable choice for varied designs

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — is an elegant and versatile evergreen native to New Zealand; shrub for full

Lemonwood (Pittosporum Eugenioides) — bright green leaves which emit a delightful; the leaves are elongated, growing up to about 4 inches in length, and taper

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