Pittosporum tobira 'Cream de Mint'
VARIEGATED MOCK ORANGE
Pittosporaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen 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
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, not found wild

Other Botanical Names: Pittosporum tobira 'Shima', Pittosporum tobira 'Creme De Menthe'

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Pittosporum tobira 'Cream de Mint'
VARIEGATED MOCK ORANGE
Pittosporaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen 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
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: grey-green; variegated cream

Ornamental Fruit: yellow-brown


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & coastal designs

Uses: formal hedge, formal edging, pot, bonsai, border, poolside

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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