Oct 13, 2002

First tree I ever planted

This tree cost $500 in a 24" box size. I got it from East Bay Nursery, which is one of the best in the area. They have a broad selection of healthy young specimens, including many 24"-box trees. The nurserymen were also helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Delivery was $45 to my location (they charge by distance, not by quantity). Tax was charged on delivery, too.

Pittosporum undulatum is also known as Victorian box or Cheesewood. It's a fast-growing evergreen that can reach 25 to 75 feet. Mine measured roughly 10 feet at planting. Creamy white springtime flowers are supposed to come in clusters and be very fragrant. But, alas, I have not seen any flowers yet.

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