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Pittosporum tobira
Japanese Pittosporum
Origin: China, Japan
| Family |
| Pittosporaceae |
| Genus |
| Pittosporum |
| Species |
| tobira |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 -10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 - H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-4) - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20 - 40 |
| Height |
| 3m - 4.6m |
| Spread |
| 3m - 4.6m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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