Pittosporum eugenioides (tarata or lemonwood) is New Zealand’s largest pittosporum, growing up to 12 metres tall with a conical form when young that becomes more rounded with age, featuring mottled yellow-green leaves with wavy edges and a bright midrib that release a strong lemon scent when crushed, along with clusters of highly fragrant yellow-cream flowers in spring followed by black seed capsules, and is widely used for shelter, screening, and native planting due to its fast growth and tolerance of wind, light frost, and a range of soil conditions.
Pittosporum Eugenoides - lemonwood
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Botanical Name Pittosporum eugenioides (tarata or lemonwood Common Name Pittosporum lemonwood Family Pittosporaceae Type Evergreen shrub / small tree Origin Endemic to New Zealand — widespread throughout both the North and South Islands Mature Height 12m Mature Spread Approximately 2-5m Sun Requirements Full sun to part shade Soil Tolerates dry or moist soils Flowering Sweet citrus scent, yellow-cream flowers in spring Wind Tolerance Wind tolerant Frost Tolerance Hardy Drought Tolerance Good — tolerates drought and dry soils Growth Rate Relatively fast — can reach 5m within ten years Maintenance Very low — tolerates heavy clipping Conservation Status Not Threatened
