pittosporum eugenioides hedge
Looking for a hardy, fast-growing native hedge with year-round appeal? The Pittosporum eugenioides hedge (also known as Tarata or Lemonwood) is a top choice for New Zealand gardens. Prized for its glossy, aromatic foliage and elegant form, this versatile hedge adds structure, privacy, and an attractive native touch to any landscape design. Whether you're planting a boundary screen, windbreak, or a formal row, Pittosporum eugenioides stands out as a reliable and low-maintenance solution.
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)
Tarata, Lemonwood
Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree valued for its glossy green leaves and lemon-scented foliage. It can reach 10 metres tall and makes an excellent shelter tree or native hedge. In spring, it produces clusters of small, yellowish flowers that are attractive to insects. Tarata is hardy, tolerates wind and drought once established, and is an excellent choice for native plantings or revegetation projects.
From $14.72
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
12.00 m - Spread:
5.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Native, Riparian
