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Variegated Pittosporum (FUTURE)(Pittosporum tobira "Variegata")
Full
Sun to Part Shade






| Item |
Description |
| Other Names | Japanese Pittosporum, Australian Laurel, Mockorange, Mock Orange. |
| Special Features | Very low maintenance, and very hardy. Salt, drought, heat, humidity, slope, wind, rabbits, and deer resistant. Ideal for costal locations since it is salt resistant. Orange scented fragrant cream 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. |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Height | 8-12Ft. |
| Width |
12-18Ft. |
| Planting-General | Mostly sand to some clay. Like well drained soil. Soil pH of 4.5 to 8.5. |
| Planting-Spacing | Plant 3Ft. apart for solid hedge. About 2.5 to 3Ft. from your house. Along drive, or walkway come in 3Ft. |
| Watering | Regularly until established. Not a lot, once established. Likes dry to moist. 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. Once well established can do fine without any feeding. Feed with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees. |
| Pruning | Allowed to keep smaller. Heavy and frequency may impact the fragrant flowers. |
| Deer | Deer do not 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 cream white 2" to 3" wide clusters appear early to mid spring. |

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