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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Pittosporum eugenioides is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 5 m (16ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
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Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Gum Gum
A resin obtained by incision or bruising the bark is used as a chewing gum[173].
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Medicinal Uses
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Antihalitosis
Antihalitosis[173].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Succeeds in any well-drained soil[182, 200], including dry soils, preferably in a sunny position[182] but also succeeding in light shade[200]. Not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[200]. Plants succeed outdoors in Cornwall, though they need greenhouse protection in other parts of the country[1]. Very amenable to pruning, plants can be cut right back into old wood if required[200]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[182]. 'Variegatum' is hardier than the type[219]. The species in this genus are very likely to hybridize with other members of the genus[200]. When growing a species from seed it is important to ensure that the seed either comes from a known wild source, or from isolated specimens in cultivation. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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Propagation
Seed - sow when ripe in the autumn or in late winter in a warm greenhouse[78, 200]. The seed usually germinates freely. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, move the plants to a cold frame as soon as they are established and plant out late in the following spring[78]. Consider giving them some protection from the cold during their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 7cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Poor to fair percentage[78]. Basal ripewood cuttings late autumn in a cold frame[200].
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Pittosporum balansae | | Shrub | 3.0 |
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| | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 0 | |
| Pittosporum bicolor | Banyalla | Shrub | 5.0 |
8-11
| | LMH | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittosporum crassifolium | Karo, Stiffleaf cheesewood | Shrub | 5.0 |
8-11
| | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittosporum phillyreoides | Weeping Pittosporum, Narrow-leaf Pittosporum | Shrub | 4.5 |
9-11
| S | LM | N | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Pittosporum ralphii | Ralph's desertwillow | Shrub | 4.0 |
8-11
| | LM | N | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittosporum resiniferum | Petroleum nut | Tree | 25.0 |
10-12
| M | LMH | N | M | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pittosporum tenuifolium | Tawhiwhi | Tree | 7.0 |
7-10
| M | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittosporum tobira | Tobira, Japanese cheesewood, Australian Laurel, Mock Orange, Japanese Pittosporum | Shrub | 6.0 |
8-11
| F | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittosporum undulatum | Cheesewood, Australian cheesewood, Cheesewood, Pittosporum, Orange Berry Pittosporum, Victorian Box | Tree | 12.0 |
9-11
| F | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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