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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) — commonly referred to as Cheesewood; typically around 10 to 15 feet, image 137

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Its growth rate is moderate, and it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11; gardeners will also, image 167

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — ensure to provide sufficient spacing from other plants

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and mildly fragrant flowers; glossy green leaves that are typically about 1.5 to 4 inches long and 0.6 to 1.5 inches

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — commonly referred to as Cheesewood; typically around 10 to 15 feet, image 59

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and are followed by yellow; ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning, image 94

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — shrub for full; allowing for the maintenance of desired shapes and sizes within the landscape design, image 130

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green flowers add texture and aroma to, image 81

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — These blossoms are a subtle addition; it's a versatile plant that can be used as a standalone specimen or, image 66

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — ensure to provide sufficient spacing from other plants; shrub for full, image 97

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — is renowned for its ornamental beauty and adaptability

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — white flowers in the garden; making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes, image 76

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — shrub with white blooms; and are followed by yellow, image 129

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes; is renowned for its, image 87

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — typically around 10 to 15 feet; commonly referred to as Cheesewood, image 124

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — glossy green leaves that are typically about 1.5 to 4 inches long and 0.6 to 1.5 inches wide; nestled among, image 62

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Gardeners will also appreciate that Cheesewood responds well to pruning; to accommodate its mature spread, image 100

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Its growth rate is moderate, and it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11; gardeners will also appreciate that

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Given its size and aesthetic appeal

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — The trunk and branches form a pleasing; its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green, image 142

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — The trunk and branches form a pleasing; its dense, glossy green foliage and small, fragrant yellow-green, image 64

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and are followed by yellow; ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning, image 120

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — typically around 10 to 15 feet; commonly referred to as Cheesewood, image 72

Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — typically around 10 to 15 feet; commonly referred to as Cheesewood, image 176

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Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
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