Pittosporum tobira
JAPANESE MOCK ORANGE
Pittosporaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & coastal designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, pot, large planter, indoors, windbreak, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Pittosporum tobira
JAPANESE MOCK ORANGE
Pittosporaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Ornamental Fruit: yellow-brown


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & coastal designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, pot, large planter, indoors, windbreak, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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