Tarata (Pittosporum eugenioides): Fast-Growing Lemon-Scented Evergreen

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Tarata

Pittosporum eugenioides

A fast-growing, fragrant evergreen with lemon-scented leaves, ideal for quick privacy screens.

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Description

Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing, evergreen tree or large shrub native to New Zealand. It is prized for its striking, wavy-edged, light green to yellow-green leaves that emit a strong, refreshing lemony fragrance when crushed . In spring, it produces clusters of small, honey-scented, yellow flowers, followed by small, green, oval berries. With its upright, dense habit and remarkable adaptability, it is an excellent choice for creating a fast privacy screen, a fragrant hedge, or a bold specimen plant in larger gardens.

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Mature height: 20-40 ft
Mature spread: 15-30 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Foliage: Large, lance-shaped, leathery, glossy green leaves with wavy margins，Flowers: Small,honey-scented yellow flowers in clusters; blooms in spring,Fruit: Decorative green oval berries,Habit: Fast-growing evergreen shrub or tree with dense, upright form,Hardiness: Highly adaptable and drought tolerant; thrives in full sun to partial shade,Uses: Excellent for screening, hedging, or as a specimen tree
Growth Rate: Fast
Key Advantages:Rapid growth for quick screening,Fragrant spring flowers,Year-round glossy foliage,Drought tolerant once established,Tolerates urban condition
Landscape Uses:Tall privacy screens and hedges,Windbreaks,Specimen tree,Large-scale screening,Urban and suburban gardens

Faqs

Q: Is it suitable for a typical residential garden?
A: Due to its potentially large size (40 ft tall and wide), it is best suited for larger properties where it has room to develop its full, graceful canopy without constant pruning. For smaller gardens, consider dwarf cultivars of other species.

Q: How drought-tolerant is it once established?
A: It shows good drought tolerance once its deep root system is established (after 2-3 years). However, it performs best and grows fastest with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

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A substantial tree and shrub size with immediate visual impact. It usually requires a dolly, hand truck or similar equipment for moving, and access should be considered before delivery.

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