Variegated Pittosporum is a mounding evergreen shrub with dense light green foliage with grey and white flecks and a thin white margin. Tiny clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in spring. Grows best in part sun and slightly acidic well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Watch for leaf spot, blight and crown/root rot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Loropetalum, Bottlebrush, Heavenly Bamboo
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Pittosporum tobira Variegata 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
