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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) — to accommodate its mature spread and height; these blossoms are a subtle addition, image 73
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — commonly known as Cheesewood
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade; shrub with white, image 134
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Ideal for screens and hedges, its compact growth habit requires minimal pruning; hardy and low-maintenance, image 83
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it's a superb choice for varied designs; and mildly fragrant flowers, image 162
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it's a superb choice for varied designs
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 the foliage
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 166
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — shrub with white blooms; and are followed by yellow, image 103
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it's a superb choice for varied designs; and mildly fragrant flowers, image 58
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — and are followed by yellow
Cheesewood (Pittosporum Viridiflorum) — is renowned for its ornamental beauty and adaptability; commonly known as Cheesewood, image 164
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
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Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
Pittosporum Viridiflorum
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