Pittosporum tobira

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Height

2 to 10 m

Width

3 m

Flowering Time

March, April, May

Light/shadow demands

light shade,

no direct sunlight,

semi-shade,

sun

pH-Value

slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic

Yes

Mediterranean

Pittosporum tobira

Characteristics:

Habit

Large shrub or small tree, 2-10 m tall, 1.5-3 m wide, dense habit, upright, string branches, slow-growing

Blossom

White, later yellowish, large, bell-shaped, up to 2.5 cm wide, very fragrant, in terminal groups, spring to early summer

Leaves

Evergreen, obovate, leathery, shiny dark green, pale green underneath, up to 10 cm long

Demands

Full sun to semi-shade, sheltered, somewhat frost hardy, cold house, cut hard under glass in spring

Hardiness Zone

Zone 9

Bee pasture/nectar

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