Botanical Name: Pittosporum phillyraeoides
Common Name: Willow pittosporum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked plant, with slender arching and spreading branches forming a loose oval canopy; outer branches droop, giving an appearance similar to willows Height 15-30' Spread 1/2-3/4 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; grows poorly in shaded locations Soil tolerates most, including alkaline desert soils Hardiness hardy (zones 9, 13-24); thrives in warm inland locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, linear or narrowly elliptic; 2-3" long, dark green, glossy Flowers yellow, 1/2", bell-shaped, fragrant; in short mostly terminal panicles; winter-early spring Fruit a capsule; round, 1/2" diameter, deep yellow when ripe Propagation: seed Usage: a graceful small accent tree used for its loose weeping form and yellow flowers; suitable for patios or hillside planting Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; plant tolerates both drought and regular watering Fertilizing as needed; little is required Pruning head high and selectively thin out canopy for graceful form Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Pittosporaceae Notes: |
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