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Pittosporum

Fast-growing, large evergreen shrub. The medium-green leaves are leathery and glossy. Bell-shaped, sweetly fragranced flowers appear in small clusters. Makes a great hedge.

Companion Plants

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Common Boxwood

Italian Cypress

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Pittosporum

  • Botanical name

    Pittosporum tobira

  • Variety

    Wheelers Dwarf

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    36-48" (91-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Dwarf

  • Feed

    Use an all-purpose in spring

  • Water

    2-3 times per week

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Nanette D.'s collection