Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' (Variegated Mock Orange)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pittosporaceae |
| Genus | Pittosporum |
| Species | tobira |
| Cultivar | 'Variegata' |
| Synonyms | Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
| Height | 120 - 150 cm |
| Spread | 120 - 150 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used in mass plantings, as a hedge or border plant. Responds well to pruning. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Cream and green variegated leaves. |
| Flower Description | White, turning yellow in the spring. |
| Fruit Description | Red fruit. |
Photographs
Awards
