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Pittosporum Species, Taiwanese Cheesewood

Pittosporumpentandrum

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Genus
Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um)
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Species
pentandrum (pen-TAN-drum)
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Synonym
Pittosporum brachysepalum
Pittosporum fernandezii
Pittosporum pseudostipitatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2009 | negative

Though folklore in the Phillipines lists this as a medicinal plant to treat colds, it is listed as a Category II Pest Plant in Florida. ...Read More

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