Pittosporum shrubs and plants

Pittosporum shrubs and plants are not drought tolerant it is best to provide them lots of water during the growing seasons. Pittosporum tobira (‘Wheeler’s Dwarf’) will do great in the Southwest. Also called Mock Orange. They just need a little more water and attention. A very attractive plant that is NOT drought-tolerant.

The Wheeler’s Dwarf Pittosporum is below in a typical backyard. They will do better in shade and in regions where there is a dry hot arid climate.

It produces a small white flower during the spring. It needs a watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. This pittosporum shrub is an evergreen, easy to shape and does not grow taller than 3-4ft. Perfect for front yard entrance.

Mock orange Pittosporum creme de mint™ (‘tobira ‘Shima’) a great-looking glossy creamy-white plant that has edges held on a tightly branched mound produces a fine accent, lovely low hedge or fill-in plant for borders. The dense, compact form requires little maintenance. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing to only 2 to 2′ feet tall and wide. Evergreen almost no maintenance type of shrub. It can be used in full sun but does better in partial shade in the southwest. Follow a regular watering schedule.

Pittosporum Shrub (‘tobira’) The commonly sized pittosporum (Japanese mock orange) plant. It is not drought tolerant so follow a regular watering schedule even after being established. It can get about 10ft. tall and wide. Easy to trim excellent choice specimen for hedge or screen shrub. It can be used in full sun but does better in partial shade.

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Color Your World Nurseries will usually have this type of plant year-round. Ask for it at your local retail greenhouse or nursery Our Blog: View or post a comment on Guzman’s Garden Blog.