Pittosporum Variegated Dwarf

It s a wonderful evergreen plant for shade to make a low growing hedge around porches and patios where you might want a little bit of privacy but you d still like to be able to see over them.

Pittosporum variegated dwarf. The most popular variety is the japanese pittosporum pittosporum tobiara. They make a great border plants because of their dense leaves and interesting texture. Variegated pittosporum the quickest growing pittosporum shrub is the variegated pittosporum which can become a small. Wheeler s dwarf is less tolerant than the species plant japanese pittosporum pittosporum tobira hardy in usda zones 8 through 11. A look at seven kinds of pittosporum shrubs 1. Pittosporum tobira dwarf variegata dwarf variegated mock orange boething treeland farms grows over 1 200 varieties of trees shrubs perennials and specialty plants on ten california nurseries to serve the wholesale landscape and nursery industries throughout the western united states and beyond. There are several varieties of pittosporum variegated and completely green tall and dwarf.

Most varieties grow 8 to 12 feet tall and 12 to 18 feet wide producing fragrant five petal blooms and deep green thick glossy foliage. Turner s variegated dwarf has the same leaf color but reaches only 23 feet high and wide. Water regularly during the first growing season about once per week or when your dwarf pittosporum s. The mojo dwarf pittosporum is easy to grow simply select a location with well drained soil and 4 to 8. I prefer variegated pittosporum because it has an unusual color combination that can add interest. Dwarf pittosporum is also known as mock orange for the lovely fragrance of its flowers. Pittosporum tobira the japanese pittosporum known as the pittosporum tobira is the most common kind.

I find the dwarf varieties most versatile in planting beds. Dwarf varieties that mature at 3 to 4 feet are also available thus providing gardeners varied choice according to the available space. Apply a well balanced fertilizer yearly in. Cream de mint forms a compact mound 22 feet high and wide with mint green leaves that are edged in creamy white.