{"product_id":"pittosporum-eugenioides-variegated","title":"Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'\u003c\/strong\u003e carries wavy apple-green leaves edged in creamy-yellow that lift a shaded or dull corner without needing flowers to do it. Crushed foliage releases a distinct lemon scent, which is where the common name Lemonwood comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Variegatum' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only 2 to 3 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, holding a dense upright habit with near-black stems that contrast against the pale foliage. The narrow footprint suits boundary hedging, courtyard screening and formal clipped shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Variegatum' grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates light to moderate frost once established. It clips cleanly and holds density under regular trimming, which makes it equally effective as a crisp formal hedge or a looser informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall does Pittosporum eugenioides 'Variegatum' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt reaches 4 to 6 metres tall and only 2 to 3 metres wide, which makes it a strong choice for tall narrow hedging where bed width is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhy is it called Lemonwood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe leaves release a distinct lemon scent when crushed. The common name Lemonwood refers to this, and the species is widely known by it in New Zealand where it originates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year once established, reaching a usable hedge height within three to four years with regular water and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes the variegation hold in shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eThe cream-yellow edging is brightest in full sun and softens in shade. The plant grows well in part shade but the variegation is less pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs 'Variegatum' frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt handles light to moderate frost once established. Protect young plants through their first winter in colder inland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen should I trim it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eTrim two to three times through the growing season to build density and keep lines crisp. It responds well to regular light clipping rather than occasional hard cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":43498771906759,"sku":"PITEUGVAR40cm\/45L","price":380.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Pittosporumeugenoides_Variegated_2.png?v=1776471398","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/pittosporum-eugenioides-variegated","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}