Pittosporum, Variegated Japanese Mock Orange 'Variegata'

Pittosporumtobira

Genus
Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um)
Species
tobira (TOH-bir-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atmore, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Wetumpka, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Long Beach, California

Riverside, California

Santee, California

Bartow, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Barnesville, Georgia

Hampton, Georgia

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Germantown, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Cedar Park, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Elgin, Texas

Giddings, Texas

Houston, Texas

Leroy, Texas

Port Arthur, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Bellingham, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Thompsons Station, TN (Zone 6b) | October 2008 | positive

This plant definitely is not intended to grow in Nashville, but I gave it a try anyways. Lowes had it in stock here for some reason. Plan...Read More

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Barnesville, GA (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

A very easy shrub and it has a wonderful fragrance.

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