‘GUMBI GUMBI’ NATIVE APRICOT WEEPING PITTOSPORUM Pittosporum angustifolium Seeds

Gumbi Gumbi Gumby Gumby, Western Pittosporum, Berrigan, Bitter Bush, Cattle Bush, Cheesewood, Native Willow is also called a Native Apricot

Pittosporum angustifolium is a slow growing plant that can reach 10 m 33 ft in height It has pendulous weeping branches The small creamish yellow tubular flowers have a pleasant scent Flowering occurs from late winter to mid spring

Full sun and good drainage is recommended for planting

Drought and frost resistant, a resilient desert species, individuals may live for over a hundred years

The species is found in all states of Australia except Tasmania, and in the Northern Territory It is a widespread plant found across most of inland Australia in mallee communities, alluvial flats, ridges, as well as dry woodland and on loamy, clay or sandy soils, however it is never common

Bush Food: Both fresh and dried, the plant s slender leaves may be steeped in hot water to make a flavoursome, aromatic brew, slightly bitter, peppery taste

The fruit of this species Pittosporum angustifolium is a round to oval shape and is not edible

Germinaton: Seeds germinate in around 17 days without any particular difficulty at 25 C

As Gumbi Gumbi can refer to several varieties of Pittosporum, care must be taken when foraging for leaves in the wild, as not every Gumbi Gumbi is safe to consume