Scientific Name
Pittosporum tobira

Common Name
Japanese pittosporum

 
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to shade; well-drained soil
Height: 8 to 12 feet
Width: 4 to 8 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Stiff branches; dense, broad spreading mound
Flower/Fruit: 2 to 3" cluster of fragrant creamy white flowers in late spring
Foliage: Alternate, simple, leathery, lustrous dark green leaves; 1.5 to 4" long
Comments: Drought, heat and salt spray tolerant; can be severely pruned; tough, durable plant
Cultivars: --
   



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