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Pittosporum undulatum

Victorian Box

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jennifer Chandler

 

Description

This evergreen tree or large shrub will grow 25'-50' high and 10'-22' wide and produces wonderfully fragrant white flowers that come in clusters in the spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Orange

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.