QUEENSLAND PITTOSPORUM
Auranticarpa rhombifolia
FAMILY Pittosporaceae
SYNONYMS
Pittosporum rhombifolium
ADDITIONAL COMMON NAMES
DIAMOND LEAF PITTOSPORUM
DIAMOND-LEAF LAUREL
See: all Auranticarpa
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by M. Ritter, J. Reimer, C. Stubler
GENERAL INFO
Resistant to oak root fungus. Fairly drought resistant. Takes shearing.gt;More information here at quot;https://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_idquot;_selfgt;San Marcos Growersgt;.
Native range: AustraliaHorticultural use: Screen or Hedged
Native range: AustraliaHorticultural use: Screen or Hedged
TREE CHARACTERISTICS
Tree Shape: RoundedFoliage Type: EvergreenMaximum Tree Height: 35 feetCanopy Width: 10-20 feetGrowth Rate: ~12-24 in/yearLeaf Arrangement and Leaf Form: Alternate, SimpleLeaf Shape: Diamond-shapedLeaf color: GreenFlowers: Showy, FragrantFlower Color: WhiteFlower Time: SpringFruit: Small Orange or Yellow CapsuleFruiting time: SummerBark Color: Light Gray, SmoothLitter Type: Dry Fruit
SITE CONDITIONS
Recommended Planting Area: 4' to 7'Water Use Rating: LowSunset Climate Zone: 12 - 24Shade Tolerance: NoUSDA Hardiness Zone: 9, 10Soil Texture: Loam or Sand or ClaySoil pH: Slightly Acidic to Very AlkalineSalt Tolerance: Moderate
CONSIDERATIONS
Branch Strength: MediumRoot Damage Potential: LowPotential health issues: AllergyBiogenic Emissions: LowWildlife interactions: Attracts birdsDisease and Pest susceptibility: Sooty Mold and Aphids, ScalesDisease Resistance and Pest Resistance: ArmillariaUtility Friendly: NoWCISA Appraisal: Suggested LCANT 24" box, Suggested LCANT 24" box, Group Rating 1, Approx. cross sectional area 2.09 sq. in.
External Resources
CITE THIS TREE
"SelecTree. UFEI. "Auranticarpa rhombifolia Tree Record." 1995-2025. Cal
Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on Apr 4, 2025."
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1094 >
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1094 >
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