Pittosporum Undulatum Bonsai
Fire resistant for defensible space.
Pittosporum undulatum bonsai. Pittosporum undulatum is an invasive tree that has naturalized in coastal zones as far north as monterey. Pittosporum undulatum victorian box medium growing evergreen shrub or tree can reach 15 40 feet tall. Pittosporum tobira mock orange a common but loved shrub in southern california where some of the oldest plants can be seen to reach twenty five feet. Pittosporum bonsai are rare.
The plant is resistant to salt spray and cold ocean winds. Undulatum was widely introduced in the late 1800s as an ornamental tree and it has now proven invasive in tropical sub tropical and warm temperate areas especially on islands. This is just a matter of luck. Tobira from southern japan are widely cultivated as ornamental plants in subtropical regions.
It is no longer in the nursery trade and is dying throughout southern california except for few specimens that are surviving due to a sheltered spot deep mulch deep soil and adequate moisture. Native to southeastern australia p. From compact dwarf varieties to shrubs growing up to 40 feet tall. Considered best suited for hedging or topiary but can be developed into an attractive bonsai bonsai.
It produces large numbers of fruits and its seeds are eaten by a wide range of frugivorous birds. Excellent street tree or tree for use in a lawn. Pittosporum fast growing evergreen plant with attractive foliage which comes in several different varieties. Fragrant cream colored flowers in spring.
Prefers sun or partial shade and moderate to regular water. Tenuifolium both from new zealand and the japanese cheesewood p. Pittosporums can also be grown indoors as bonsai. Eugenioides and kohuhu p.
Deep green leaves have wavy edges. Pittosporum pittosporum spp is a versatile broadleaf evergreen shrub for the home garden capable of filling many needs.