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Weeping Pittosporum (Pittosporum phillyreoides) is a small tree native to southeastern and western Australia, found in habitats ranging from dry to moist areas across New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. Weeping Pittosporum (Latin: Pittosporum phillyreoides, family Pittosporaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Weeping Pittosporum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Weeping Pittosporum is a member of the Pittosporaceae family native to NSW, NTA, QLD, SOA, VIC, and WAU. Weeping Pittosporum thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that can be light (sandy) or medium.
Weeping Pittosporum grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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