Pittosporum angustifolium
DESERT WILLOW, WEEPING PITTOSPORUM
Pittosporaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub.

 
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Pittosporum angustifolium
DESERT WILLOW, WEEPING PITTOSPORUM
Pittosporaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: yellow , red seeds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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