Japanese Mock Orange. A large bushy shrub with lustrous deep green leaves with recurved margins. Clusters of sweetly scented, creamy white flowers. Max Height 2m to 10m. Max Spread 1.5m to 3m. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Pittosporum tobira
A large bushy shrub with lustrous deep green leaves with recurved margins. Clusters of sweetly scented, creamy white flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Pittosporum |
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Species | tobira |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Japanese Mock Orange |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Loam |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m, 10m |
Family | Pittosporaceae |
Spread | 1.5m, 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Columnar |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Warm wall, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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