Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'
Common Name: Dwarf mock orange
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, dense mounded shrub; stiffly branched, usually forms a cushion shape: much wider than tall
Height 2-4'
Spread to 8'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full/partial sun
Soil prefers loam soil, tolerates most any soil but heavy clay
Hardiness some frost, (zones 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate-whorled, obovate-oval, bright green, 1-2" long
Flowers small, yellow white tubular flowers in terminal panicles– very fragrant; not often seen if sheared
Fruit small 5-valved capsule – fairly rare
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
excellent facer or low filler for dense, mounded shape rock gardens, borders, small landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular; tolerates some drought when established
Fertilizing as needed; chlorosis in heavy soil
Pruning shear to maintain smooth form; can be left unpruned
Pests/Diseases aphids, sooty mold
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: cultivar
Family: Pittosporaceae

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