Oct 20, 2004

Lemonwood tree

Pittosporum eugenioides or Tarata Pittosporum

Moderately fast-growing evergreen tree to 35ft with a 20ft spread. Can be sheared to a hedge, 5-8ft tall. Fragrant, yellow flowers open in spring on unpruned plants. Foliage color is yellow green to medium green. Best grown in full sun to part shade. Regular water until established. Fertilize in spring with a complete fertilizer. Develops a handsome gray, curving trunk when grown as a tree. Densely foliated in either form.

15-gallon size from East Bay Nursery: $125.

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