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Pittosporum tobira

Tobira

Plant photo of: Pittosporum tobira
Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

This large, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree has shiny dark green leaves. In the spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Mock Orange can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is consider

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.