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Cheesewood

Pittosporum Viridiflorum

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Overview

Pittosporum viridiflorum, commonly known as Cheesewood, is a versatile evergreen shrub that reaches up to 15 feet in height. Its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green flowers add texture and aroma to landscapes. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade. Ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's a superb choice for varied designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — The trunk and branches form a pleasing; its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green, image 168

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Pittosporaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — nestled among the foliage; white flowers in the garden
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and mildly fragrant flowers
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — white flowers in the garden; making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — white flowers in the garden; making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes, image 128
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green flowers add texture and aroma to landscapes; given its
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and mildly fragrant flowers; glossy green leaves that are typically about 1.5 to 4 inches long and 0.6 to, image 169
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — glossy green leaves that are typically about 1.5 to 4 inches long and 0.6 to 1.5 inches wide
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — commonly known as Cheesewood; thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate, image 79
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — commonly referred to as Cheesewood
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Gardeners will also appreciate that Cheesewood responds well to pruning; to accommodate its mature spread, image 126
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — These blossoms are a subtle addition; it's a versatile plant that can be used as a standalone specimen or, image 170
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and mildly fragrant flowers; glossy green leaves that are typically about 1.5 to 4 inches long and 0.6 to, image 117
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it's a superb choice for varied designs; and mildly fragrant flowers, image 84
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — nestled among the foliage; white flowers in the garden, image 145
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Given its size and aesthetic appeal; ensure to provide sufficient spacing from other plants, image 148
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning; hardy and low-maintenance, image 135
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — white flowers in the garden; making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes, image 154
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning; hardy and low-maintenance, image 57
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — is a versatile evergreen shrub that reaches up to 15 feet in height; its growth rate is moderate, and it, image 54
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — is renowned for its ornamental beauty and adaptability; commonly known as Cheesewood
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and mildly fragrant flowers; glossy green leaves that are typically about 1.5 to 4 inches long and 0.6 to, image 91
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning; hardy and low-maintenance, image 161
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — shrub for full; allowing for the maintenance of desired shapes and sizes within the landscape design
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