Hymenosporum Species, Native Frangipani, Sweetshade
Hymenosporumflavum

Family: Pittosporaceae Genus: Hymenosporum (hy-men-oh-SPOR-um)
Species: flavum (FLA-vum)

Synonym:Pittosporum flavum

Category

Trees

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds