Australian Cheesewood
Pittosporum undulatum
- Native to:
- Australia
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Pittosporaceae
- Genus:
- Pittosporum
- Species:
- Pittosporum undulatum
- USDA Symbol:
- PIUN2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils in its native range
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when fresh; remove fleshy seed coat for best results.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI