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Pittosporum
eugenioides
Lemonwood
tree, tarata. Often misspelt Pittosporum eugenoides.
A fast-growing small tree growing 6-8m tall. Whilst
young a Lemonwood tree has a conical shape that
broadens and spreads with age. Many small fragrant
yellow flowers in Spring and summer.
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Pittosporum
eugenioides 'Variegatum'
Variegated Lemonwood - is slightly less vigorous
with pale green leaves variegated white.
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Pittosporum
crassifolium
Karo.
A very tough Pittosporum shrub or small tree often
used as coastal shelter. The leathery leaves are
white and felted beneath. Dark red flowers in
spring and summer are richly scented. Grows 3
to 6m tall.
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Pittosporum
tenuifolium
Kohuhu.
Another fast-growing Pittosporum found throughout
New Zealand forming colonies of small trees in
a wide range of conditions. An adaptable garden
plant for shelter or hedging. Kohuhu will regenerate
from hard pruning and maintains a more compact
form when clipped.
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Pittosporum
tenuifolium cultivars (kohuhu)
Many
worthy garden varieties have arisen from the kohuhu
plant. As foliage plants Pittosporum tenuifolium
varieties are extremely variable in colour, form
and leaf variegation. Habits range from compact
dwarf Pittosporum to large shrubs and tree Pittosporum.
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Deborah
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Deborah'
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Elizabeth
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth’
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Irene
Paterson
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson’
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Katie
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Katie'
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Limelight
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Limelight’
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Little
Squirt
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Little Squirt'
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Marjorie
Channon
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon'
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Midget
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Midget'
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Pixie
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Pixie'
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Silver
Magic
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Magic'
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Silver
Sheen
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
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Stirling
Gold
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Stirling Gold'
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Sumo
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Sumo'
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Tandarra
Gold
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tandarra Gold'
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Tom
Thumb
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb’
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Wai-iti
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wai-iti’
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Waimea
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Waimea'
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White
Cloud
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'White Cloud'
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Pittosporum
ralphii
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P.
ralphii 'Variegatum'
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Related plants - see 
