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Pittosporum tobira

Tobira

Plant photo of: Pittosporum tobira
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

This large, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree has shiny dark green leaves. In the spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Tobira can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is considered one of the most durable shrubs in California landscapes.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.