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Sweet pittosporum Pittosporum undulatum

When it flowers

  1. January, not flowering
  2. February, not flowering
  3. March, not flowering
  4. April, not flowering
  5. May, not flowering
  6. June, not flowering
  7. July, not flowering
  8. August, not flowering
  9. September, flowering
  10. October, flowering
  11. November, flowering
  12. December, not flowering

Dense evergreen tree with fragrant cream flowers and orange berries.

Native to eastern Australia, including East Gippsland, but birds spread its seed far beyond that range.

In the garden

  • Screening
  • Shade tree
Flowers
Creamy white, sweetly fragrant flowers.
Scent
Fragrant flowers
Leaves
Glossy leaves with wavy edges.
Attracts
Birds

Growing conditions

Climate
Subtropical and temperate
Light
Full sun to full shade
Soil
Sandy, loam and clay
Drainage
Copes with occasional wet
Frost
Light frost
Water
Some dry spells

Planting and care

Grown from
Seed

Care

Check whether it is a weed in your area before planting.

Where it comes from

Native to
New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria
Natural range
Eastern Australia, from Queensland to East Gippsland in Victoria.

Where to buy

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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