Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegatum'
Botanical Information
Genus | Pittosporum |
Species | eugenoides |
Cultivar | 'Variegatum' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
Height | 4 - 8 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Large, bushy evergreen shrub. |
ID Characteristic | Dark shoots with glossy oval leaves. |
Landscape | Flower borders and courtyard gardens. |
Propagation | Semi ripe cuttings from the growth of the current season. |
Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. |
Pests | No major pests. |
Notable Specimens | Trewidden Garden, Cornwall, England. |