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Pittosporum eugeniodides ‘Tarata’

Pittosporum eugeniodides ‘Tarata’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum

A hardy and fast-growing Pittosporum, which is larger than the other Pittosporum varieties and also makes a great windbreak, or can be kept trimmed at any desired height.

Height

Up to 8 m

Width

3-5 m

Foliage

  • Large, narrowly oval, wavy-edged leaves which are variegated with a light green and creamy white colour. 
  • The leaves have a citrus-like aroma when crushed.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening and windbreaks. Plant at 1m intervals for a smaller clipped hedge or 2m apart for a larger windbreak. Great in seaside gardens.

Comments

  • A hardy and easy-to-grow plant. 
  • Tolerates most soils and conditions and is frost-hardy. 
  • Will thrive in moist, well-drained soil in an open and sunny position.
  • Prune in spring.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

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