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(Pittosporum undulatum)
Australian Cheesewood (Pittosporum undulatum)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Long Beach, California
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 8" - 357" | 14" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | -78°F - 100°F | 83°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -73°F - 100°F | 46°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Pittosporum undulatum, commonly known as Australian Cheesewood, is an evergreen tree or large shrub native to rainforests, coastal forests, and sheltered valleys in Southeastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 15 meters (49 feet) with a dense, rounded canopy. The glossy, dark green leaves are lance-shaped with wavy margins, and the plant produces small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. These flowers are followed by conspicuous orange woody fruits about 1 cm in diameter, which persist for several months. The bark is light gray and becomes furrowed with age.
Australian Cheesewood is appreciated for its fragrant flowers, attractive foliage, and ability to provide dense screening. It is used in urban landscapes, as a hedge or screen, and occasionally as a specimen tree. It prefers well-drained soils, tolerates a range of soil types, and can grow in full sun to part shade. While drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Gardeners should be aware that it can become invasive outside its native range due to its prolific seed production and adaptability to various environments.CC BY-SA 4.0
Australian Cheesewood is appreciated for its fragrant flowers, attractive foliage, and ability to provide dense screening. It is used in urban landscapes, as a hedge or screen, and occasionally as a specimen tree. It prefers well-drained soils, tolerates a range of soil types, and can grow in full sun to part shade. While drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Gardeners should be aware that it can become invasive outside its native range due to its prolific seed production and adaptability to various environments.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
- Height: 30-50 feet
- Width: 30-40 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Fragrant, Hedges
Natural Habitat
Rainforests, coastal forests, and sheltered valleys in Southeastern Australia
Other Names
Common Names: Krusig Glansbuske
Scientific Names: Pittosporum undulatum
GBIF Accepted Name: Pittosporum undulatum Vent.