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Pittosporum tobira
(Australian Laurel, Japanese Pittosporum, Japanese
Cheesewood, Japanese Mock Orange) |
Family: Pittosporaceae (Pittosporum)
Origin: Japan, China, Formosa, Korea, the Ryukyus
Light: Part sun
Height: 10-25'
Spread:
Blooms: 2-3" clusters of 5-petaledorange blossom-scented, creamy-white
flowers, late spring
Foliage: Lustrous,
alternate, leathery, simple, dark green
Seeds: 0.5" diameter capsule, green, maturing to brown,
pear-shaped, late Summer
Soil:
Well-drained, sandy-clayey, drought tolerant when established, acidic/alkaline
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (Sow ASAP), softwood cuttings in spring, soft wood
cuttings in summer
Uses: Screens, barrier, fence lines, hedging, container,
foundation
Caution: Pollen may cause allergy
Comments: Pittosporum tobira or Australian Laurel or 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. Pittosporum tobira can also tolerate salt spray and heat.
This tough shrub has stiff branches and lustrous dark green leaves. When grown in masses, 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 or as a lovely screen or as a foundation plant. Grow
them in containers to enhance the patio. Japanese Mock
Orange can
be easily propagated by seeds and softwood cuttings. Trim 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 |
