Care

Planting & Growing
Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a neat appearance, periodically prune lightly to shape.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Pittosporum
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Pittosporum
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Hedge, Massing, Urban Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 4 feet
Mature Width 4 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise 0