Pittosporum eugenioides

Common Name:
Lemonwood

Description:
Pittosporum eugenioides is a fast-growing, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, light green foliage and fresh lemon-scented leaves. New growth emerges a bright, almost lime-green, creating a vibrant contrast and adding year-round visual interest. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, creamy-yellow flowers that are subtly fragrant, followed by decorative seed capsules. This versatile plant is well suited to Melbourne conditions, thriving in full sun to part shade and adapting to a wide range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is tolerant of wind, coastal exposure, and light frost once established. Ideal for screening, hedging, or as a feature tree, it responds well to pruning and can be maintained at a desired height and shape. Its dense foliage makes it an excellent choice for privacy planting and shelter.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–12 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for screening
• Perennial
• Fast growing
• Low maintenance
• Wind tolerant
• Coastal tolerant
• Fragrant foliage
• Attractive new growth
• Suitable for topiary

Toxicity:

• Generally considered non-toxic to humans
• May cause mild stomach upset in pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Westringia
• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Grevillea
• Callistemon
• Correa
• Lavender
• Camellia