Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira
Common Name: Mock orange, Japanese tobira Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, full, dense and rounded canopy with woody branches; often becomes tree-like with age Height 8-15' (30’) Spread 10-15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil best in well draining, tolerates most any soil Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate or whorled, oblong-obovate, revolute margins, dark green, 2-4" long Flowers creamy white, 1/2" across, fragrant in mostly terminal panicles – March through July Fruit tan, round capsule, 1/2-3/4" across, sticky seeds Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: filler or hedge material, topiary (standard form), large background mass, small tree, good for flower scent in spring Landscape Care: Watering prefers occasional deep soak; tolerates regular watering Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron Pruning to shape desired anytime; for best flowering, head back after blooming has finished Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold, powdery mildew, scale, chlorosis Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan/China Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
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