Pittosporum Eugenioides (Lemonwood)

Description

Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides), or tarata, is a top pick for fast shelter, biodiversity, and a touch of natural fragrance. With its glossy leaves, scented flowers, and tough nature, it’s a restoration essential.

Fast & Hardy: Quick to establish, providing shelter and structure for regenerating bush.
Pollinator Magnet: Sweetly scented yellow flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Soil Stabilizer: Strong roots help with erosion control on slopes and disturbed land.

How to Use It

• Ideal for shelterbelts, mixed native plantings, and erosion-prone areas.
• Pair with the restoration 'Forward Pack' (karamu, mānuka, kānuka, cabbage tree kohuhu and akeake) for a fast-growing, biodiverse mix.
• Low-maintenance— we recommend releasing in the Spring (maybe again in the Summer depending on weed growth), then let it thrive.

Lemonwood is a tough, beautiful, and wildlife-friendly tree that brings resilience and biodiversity to any restoration project. It grows into quite a large tree which allows other species to establish beneath it. Plant it and enjoy the scent of success!

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