Definition of pittosporum in English:
pittosporum
noun ˌpɪtəˈspɔːrəmpəˈtäspərəm
An evergreen shrub or small tree that typically has small fragrant flowers and is chiefly native to Australasia.
Genus Pittosporum, family Pittosporaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- Fortunately for me (but not for the tree) the pittosporum would have drastically slowed the car as it ploughed through my front courtyard.
- She also has pots of Verbena bonariensis, broom, pittosporum, lavender, a vine and an olive tree which actually fruits.
- The long, dark, rough leaves of the clematis contrast well with the yellow and green foliage of the pittosporum, which grows against a warm brick wall in the sun.
- Then the Open Space Department required the retention of a large established pittosporum tree.
- Hebes, cistus, cordyline, pittosporum and many others will all add decoration and provide a shelterbelt behind which more delicate plants can grow.
Origin
Modern Latin, from Greek pitta 'pitch' (because of the resinous pulp around the seeds) + sporos 'seed'.