Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood)

Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) yellow flower close up with green leaves background
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) yellow flower cluster surrounded by narrow green leaves on branches

Botanical name: Pittosporum viridiflorum

Common name: Cheesewood

Family: Pittosporaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Small, greenish-white, sweetly fragant flowers.

This plant makes a good garden plant, growing in either in full sun or semi-shade.

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Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) with dense yellow clusters of flower on leafy green branches
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) clusters of small yellow flower against a backdrop of green leaves
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) yellow flower cluster surrounded by deep green foliage close up
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) yellow flower cluster nestled among thick green leaves on a plant.
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) green leaves and small red fruit in a close up view
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) branch with glossy green foliage and tiny red fruit segments visible
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) green leaves and small yellow fruit close up in sunny weather.
Pittosporum viridiflorum (Cheesewood) with dense green leaves and clusters of small yellow fruit visible.


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