Pittosporum tobira (Japanese Pittosporum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pittosporaceae |
| Genus | Pittosporum |
| Species | tobira |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | China, Japan |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 -10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-4) - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 40 |
| Height | 3m - 4.6m |
| Spread | 3m - 4.6m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Rounded liberal leaved evergreen shrub or small tree. Small delicate white flower bunches. |
| Cultivation | Well drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Regular trimming to maintain plant form. Watering should be reduce during the winter. |
| Leaf Description | Broad dark green leaves with a slight downward sloping edge. |
| Flower Description | Small 5 petal white flowers. |
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