Australian Cheesewood

Pittosporum undulatum

Native to:
Australia

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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