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Pittosporum Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

My Annabellas we're just as stated and he gave me some really great information about the care of them and we went over the best locations. Thanks again Michael! See you soon! ― Charity C.

― Pittosporum (FUTURE)

(Pittosporum tobira)
Full Sun to Part Shade

Attractive and tough evergreen with beautiful 1" to 3" long dark green leaves. Creamy white fragrant orange-scent flowers, 5 petaled, 2" to 3" in size that form in clusters that are 2" to 3" in size bloom in late spring. A very desirable dense foliage, and mounded form that adapts to many growing conditions, making it a very popular shrub, especially in the costal areas because it is salt resistant. Ideal for hedge, screen/privacy, lining walk or driveway, along a wall, edge of deck or patio, backdrop to smaller plants in garden bed, barrier, border, and foundation planting. See

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Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

Japanese Pittosporum, Australian Laurel, Mockorange, Mock Orange

Special Features

Low maintenance, and very hardy. Salt, drought, heat, Ideal for costal locations since it is salt resistant. Orange scented fragrant creamy white 2" to 3" wide flower clusters.

Item	Description
Other Names	Japanese Pittosporum, Australian Laurel, Mockorange, Mock Orange
Special Features	Low maintenance, and very hardy. Salt, drought, heat, Ideal for costal locations since it is salt resistant. Orange scented fragrant creamy white 2" to 3" wide flower clusters.
Category	Shrub
Hardiness Zones	8-10 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast. Up to 24" per year maximum. Growth rate slows with age.
Sun	Full Sun to Part Shade
Height	8-13Ft.
Width	4-8Ft.
Planting-General	Sand, and clay. Likes good drained soil, moist, occasionally dry. Like a wide soil pH range. Soil pH of acid (<6.0) to alkaline (<8.0).
Planting-Spacing	Plant 3Ft. to 12Ft. apart for solid hedge. About 2.5 to 3Ft. from your house. Along drive, or walkway come in 3Ft.
Watering	Regularly until established. About 3 to 4 times a week for first couple of month. Once established, about once a week. Allow it to dray between watering. Do not over water. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock when planting.
Fertilizing	Feed in spring. Feed with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees.
Pruning	Withstands severe pruning. Heavy and frequency may impact the fragrant flowers. Never remove more than 1/3 of any plant at a trimming.
Deer	Deer do favor their taste. However, hungry deer nibble. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Orange blossom scented fragrant creamy white 2" to 3" wide clusters appear late spring.