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Sweet Pittosporum, Native Daphne

Sweet Pittosporum, Native Daphne
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Invasive Plant
Sweet Pittosporum, Native Daphne
Pittosporum undulatum
 

A native east Australian tree that grows 12 m high by 7 m wide. It has coarse grey bark and glossy green elliptical leaves. The small, white, highly fragrant flowers occur in spring and early summer. Flowers are followed by orange-tan berries in autumn, which can persist for several months. It is a hardy and adaptable plant which can withstand extended dry periods once established.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • It has become very invasive in home gardens and bushland, colonising moist areas such as gullies and areas of disturbed soil. It grows rapidly and quickly competing with native vegetation. Its berries are attractive to birds and can be carried quite far from the parent plant. It has become an environmental weed in high rainfall areas of Victoria.
 
 
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Alternative Plants

Lilly Pilly
Photo: © immij pty ltd
Alternative Plant Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii minor
Trees and Shrubs
 

A dense-foliaged, medium tree that grows 8–10 m high by 6 m wide. The leaves are glossy green. Flowers are creamy-white in spring–summer followed by fleshy fruits, white to purple in colour. This is an extremely hardy plant that will grow in full-sun to partial shade. It is most often used for hedging and topiary where it can be trimmed to shape. New growth is glossy bronze-red in colour, maturing to mid-green. Generally considered to be resistant to Lilly Pilly Psyllid.

Native Frangipani
Photo: Macbird Floraprint
Alternative Plant Native Frangipani
Hymenosporum flavum
Trees and Shrubs
 

A fast growing, evergreen tree to 9 m with glossy, rich green, oval leaves. In spring this Australian native plant bears terminal clusters of very fragrant, tubular, cream flowers that age to a golden yellow. Ideal for small and large gardens, parks and road sides. Flowers best when grown in the open, but will tolerate some shade. Protect young seedlings from frost. This tree will benefit from watering during extended dry periods.

White Cloud Tree
Photo: Lorna Rose
Alternative Plant White Cloud Tree
Melaleuca bracteata
Trees and Shrubs
 

An Australian native tree to 9 m with fine scented foliage and profuse white flowers appearing in spring–summer. This species tolerates waterlogged soils and moderate frosts.

 
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