Victorian Box
Pittosporum Undulatum
Overview
Pittosporum undulatum, or Victorian Box, is an evergreen tree reaching heights of 10-36 feet with a spread of 8-12 feet. It's cherished for its glossy, wavy-edged leaves and aromatic, white spring flowers. This plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11, preferring full sun to partial shade. Suited for screens and hedges, it requires moderate water and well-drained soil. Note its potential invasiveness in favorable climates.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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