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shows the terrific leaf variegation of Pittosporum tobira
'Variegata' |
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Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'
(Australian Laurel 'Variegata', Variegated Japanese
Pittosporum, Japanese Cheesewood, Japanese Mock Orange) |
Family:
Pittosporaceae
Origin: Japan, China
Light: Sun-shade
Height: 8-12'
Spread: 4-8'
Blooms: 2-3" clusters of orange blossom-scented, creamy-white
flowers, late spring
Foliage: Lustrous,
alternate, leathery, simple, pale, grayish-green with irregular
creamy white margins.
Soil:
Well-drained, drought tolerant when established, mildly
acidic-neutral (pH: 6.1-7.5)
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (Sow ASAP), softwood cuttings in spring, soft
wood cuttings in summer
Uses: Walls, fence lines, hedge
Comments: Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' or Australian Laurel
'Variegata' or Variegated Japanese Pittosporum or Japanese
Cheesewood or Japanese Mock Orange is an attractive upright shrub
with a compact spreading mound growth habit. This terrific looking
evergreen shrub is drought tolerant. Variegated Pittosporum can
also tolerate salt spray and heat. This tough shrub has stiff
branches and interesting leaf variegation which differs from leaf to
leaf. When grown in maases, Australian Laurel ' makes an excellent
understory shrub or lovely groundcover grown under trees. It is
also popularly grown as a nice hedge or along fence lines and
enhancing the looks of a plain-looking wall. It can be easily
propagated by seeds and softwood cuttings. Trim Variegated Japanese
Pittosporum to maintain size and shape. This durable dense shrub
makes an impact in the perennial landscape with its beautiful
foliage and wonderful fragrant blooms.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-10 |
