Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated'

• Screening or Privacy
• Shrubs

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' is expected to grow Approx. 30cm – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' frost tolerant?

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Pittosporum eugenioides ‘Variegated’ produces clusters of small, pale yellow, sweetly fragrant flowers in late spring. These delicate blooms sit above the cream-edged variegated foliage, adding a soft seasonal highlight to its ornamental tricolour appearance.

Does Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Purple

No

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' is Native to New Zealand, where Pittosporum eugenioides grows naturally in lowland and coastal forests.

Its fragrant, nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen foliage offers shelter, protection and nesting cover for small birds. The branching structure also supports microfauna, adding biodiversity to screening and ornamental plantings.

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Pittosporum eugenioides ‘Variegated’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in waterlogged or heavy clay unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the plant matures to support drought resilience, dense screening growth and healthy variegated foliage.

Is Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established this variegated Pittosporum develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry, windy and coastal conditions and maintains its dense, upright habit with only occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells.