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Pittosporum tobira

Japanese Pittosporum

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Normans/Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

This dense evergreen shrub reaches 2-5' tall and wide. It has shiny, dark green, leathery leaves. In the spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms, then turning yellow. This shrub tolerates full or part sun with well-draining soil. Very easy to grow. Prune to get desired shape; it can be pruned back to the old wood if needed. This shrub tolerates seaside conditions as well as heat. Many cultivars available.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.