Botanical Name: Pittosporum viridiflorum
Common Name: Cape pittosporum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape compact, shrub or small tree with sturdy branches and an irregular branch structure Height to 25' Spread to 15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained, fertile soil Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 20-24) prefers coastal conditions Morphology: Leaves simple, whorled, oblanceolate, thick and leathery, margins revolute 2-3" long, dark green foliage resembles P. tobira Flowers December – March, dense terminal clusters of fragrant, small yellow flowers Fruit 1/4" diameter woody capsule – yellow to brown Propagation: seed Usage: small accent tree, large shrub, screen, background plant – good in informal or formal landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers fairly dry conditions – tolerates more water if soil is well-drained Fertilizing balanced in spring or summer – watch for chlorosis Pruning head high for tree form – can be sheared Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, sooty mold Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
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