Botanical Name
Pittosporum angustifolium
Common Name
Weeping Pittosporum
Description
Weeping Pittosporum is a graceful native tree renowned for its distinctive weeping form and narrow silvery leaves that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces small, fragrant cream to yellow flowers that bloom in spring, attracting native bees while providing subtle seasonal interest. The narrow, linear silvery-green leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage with distinctive weeping branches that provide elegant architectural form. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade positions with excellent wind tolerance. Perfect for feature plantings, windbreaks, and areas where graceful native trees with weeping habits create memorable landscape statements.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 6-10 meters, Spread: 4-6 meters
Pittosporum angustifolium naturally occurs across inland Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in arid to semi-arid climates with outstanding drought tolerance.
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