Tends to grow in a pyramidal shape in the open.
Leaves are simple, alternate, glossy, somewhat leathery and diamond shaped with toothed edges and distinct venation, clustered at branch ends.
Flowers are small and white, (yellow buds when just forming) clustered in terminal heads, Nov – Jan.

PHOTO: Matt Tomkins LOCATION: Riaweena St, The Gap
It is hardy in fairly rich soils although it will not withstand waterlogging, however it likes plenty of moisture.

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Can be affected by scale, aphids, and therefore sooty mold. Common names include Queensland Pittosporum, White Holly, Hollywood.
Auranticarpa means orange or golden fruit, pronounced aw-ran-tee-KAR-pa.
Auranticarpa, a new genus since 2004, occurs mostly in monsoonal northern Australia, and has six species. A. melanosperma, A. resinosa and A. rhombifolia came from Pittosporum and 3 were new A. edentata, A. ilicifolia and A. papyracea.

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To propagate: dry the ripe fruit to split capsules then plant seeds immediately. Germination may take 2 to 3 months.

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