USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
0.6 - 4.5 m (2 - 15 ft)
Spread
0.6 - 4.5 m (2 - 15 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
Pittosporum tobira (Japanese cheesewood) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-spring. This broadleaf evergreen is upright and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning broadleaf evergreen which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, container, hedge, house plant, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Pittosporum tobira tolerates drought and salt. This broadleaf evergreen attracts butterflies to your garden.
