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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 8–10Climate Subtropical
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — commonly known as Cheesewood

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pittosporaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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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) — 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) — nestled among the foliage; white flowers in the garden, image 171
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — It's a versatile plant that can be used as a standalone specimen or grouped as a hedge or screen; the trunk, image 173
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and are followed by yellow; ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning, image 172
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Given its size and aesthetic appeal; ensure to provide sufficient spacing from other plants, image 174
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — ensure to provide sufficient spacing from other plants; shrub for full, image 175
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — typically around 10 to 15 feet; commonly referred to as Cheesewood, image 176
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — to accommodate its mature spread and height; these blossoms are a subtle addition, image 177
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Gardeners will also appreciate that Cheesewood responds well to pruning; to accommodate its mature spread, image 178
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — allowing for the maintenance of desired shapes and sizes within the landscape design; is a versatile, image 179
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — white flowers in the garden; making it an excellent choice for both private gardens and public landscapes, image 180

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