Pittosporum revolutum – Yellow Pittosporum

Pittosporum revolutum - yellow pittosporum
Pittosporum revolutum - yellow pittosporum
Pittosporum revolutum - yellow pittosporum

A large shrub to small tree, growing to around 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide in garden situations but can grow to 15 metres tall in its natural ranges. It has small yellow flowers in spring which are strongly perfumed. The foliage is attractive, with wavy leaf edges. It is a useful plant for screening and informal hedging, and is easy care.

It naturally occurs from Queensland through to Victoria in rainforests and dry schlerophyll country. It seeds readily and can become invasively weedy in some areas.

Family : Pittosporaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Fragrant oils, Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Pittosporum revolutum

Common Name : Yellow Pittosporum

Height : 15

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects