Pittosporum eugenioides - Tarata/Lemonwood

Pittosporum eugenioides, also known as lemonwood or tarata, has a conical shape that broadens and spreads with age to 20m in height, making it the largest NZ Pittosporum.  The small yellow flowers which appear from October to December grow in terminal clusters and have a pleasant smell.  The leaves are yellow green with undulating margins and a lemon scent can be smelt if crushed.  Naturally occurring throughout NZ from sea level to 600m.