Pittosporum undulatum

A medium evergreen tree. The tree’s leaves are ovular, glossy and wavy at the end. The tree flowers in spring with clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers. These flowers have 5 petal that curl back at the end and create a characteristic appearance. The flowers are fragrant. The tree bears yellow-orange fruits in the summer that are only 1–2 cm large whose shape somewhat resembles oranges but which are sticky inside. The fruits attract birds. The tree’s canopy shape is very large and round, and it casts significant shade. The tree must be shaped properly to preserve its high crown.

The tree is considered rather resistant to the weather conditions found in Israel, and many years of growing it here have shown that it is very successful in most types of soil. The tree prefers auxiliary watering that helps its growth and appearance, but it is sensitive to overwatering, and well-drained soil must be provided. The tree is very suitable as an impressive addition to a park or garden due to its beautiful and fragrant flowering and its colorful fruits. In our opinion, it is less suitable as a street tree because its fruits may be messy and cause a nuisance.