Butterbush

Pittosporum angustifolium, Pittosporaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Stinking WattleAcacia cambagei

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Seaberry SaltbushRhagodia candolleana

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

PoroporoSolanum aviculare

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Jumping Jack WattleAcacia enterocarpa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Common WheatgrassElymus scaber

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Spike WattleAcacia oxycedrus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

GunyangSolanum vescum

Pittosporum can produce allelopathic compounds and its dense growth suppresses light availability for solanaceous species

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionWind ProtectionErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Butterbush grow in?

Butterbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Butterbush?

Good companions for Butterbush include Stinking Wattle, Seaberry Saltbush, Poroporo, Jumping Jack Wattle, Common Wheatgrass.

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