{"product_id":"variegatum-lemonwood-pittosporum-eugenioides-variegatum","title":"Variegatum Lemonwood - Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegatum Lemonwood (\u003cem\u003ePittosporum eugenioides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatum') is a fast growing New Zealand tree that works as a feature tree or, with regular clipping, a tall privacy hedge. Left alone it reaches 6m to 8m high and 3m to 4m wide, with long, wavy-edged leaves striped white along the margins on almost black stems. Crush a leaf and it smells somewhere between lemon and pine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented, variegated foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e White striping lights up each leaf edge, and crushed leaves release a lemon and pine oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream-yellow clusters open at the stem ends in summer, with a fragrance close to lemon myrtle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree or hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as a single small tree, or plant it in a row and clip it into a tall privacy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drops very little leaf, so paths and gutters stay cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgives a hard prune.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it gets away from you, it regrows after a hard cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 3m to 4m of space in a sunny, sheltered position, where the white-edged foliage shows up against a dark fence or planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall privacy hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row and clip regularly to hold it at 3m to 4m. Without the clipping it grows into a loose tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet and small garden planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m to 4m wide it suits suburban blocks and street planting, where regular shaping keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegatum Lemonwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in a position sheltered from stiff breezes. It tolerates overnight frost but needs protection from hard frost, so mulch well over winter where frosts are common. It grows on both main islands of New Zealand and should adapt to much of Australia, with a little extra water in hot summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil of almost any kind. Avoid heavy clay, which holds too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water frequently until established, and through dry spells afterwards, because it does not like drying out. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune regularly to keep the shape and a compact habit. It regrows after a hard cut if you need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegatum Lemonwood as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted out, and the economical way to start a long hedge row. Plants travel upright. Plant them soon after they arrive, mulch well and water them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pittosporum\"\u003eBrowse the full pittosporum range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pittosporum-care-guide\"\u003ePittosporum care guide for hedges and screens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fast growing, especially with regular water. Pruning often keeps the growth compact rather than leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Plant 1.2m apart and clip regularly to keep it dense. Left unclipped it becomes a small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a scent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, twice over. The leaves smell of lemon and pine when crushed, and the cream-yellow summer flowers are honey scented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790869496127,"sku":"PIT-EUG-VARIEG-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegatum-lemonwood-pittosporum-eugenioides-variegatum.jpg?v=1792210576","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/variegatum-lemonwood-pittosporum-eugenioides-variegatum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}