Care

Planting & Growing
Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Pittosporum
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Pittosporum
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 30 inches
Mature Width 30 inches
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0