This small tree has a smooth warty trunk with spreading branches that form a dense crown. It has glossy dark green broad lanced-shaped leaves and the white star-shaped flowers appear in spring and are followed by small pear-shaped orange fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Pittosporum rhombifolium is naturally found in Australia growing on the north east coast of New South Wales from the Clarence River to the north coast of Queensland.

It prefers a medium to heavy well drained fertile soil in a open to protected sunny position and is drought, wind and frost tolerant.

The Queensland Pittosporum is a small tree that is grown for its rounded crown and its long lasting display of orange fruit. It is used in street plantings or along borders for screening in parks and gardens. It is also grown as a lawn specimen for shade or used n rainforest settings as an understorey. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions. ID 779

Pittosporum (pi-TOS-po-rum) rhombifolium (rom-bee-FOL-ee-um)

Pittosporaceae (pit-OS-paw-RAY-see-ee)