Variegated Pittosporum, Commonly Called The Japanese Mock Orange, Is A Compact-Mounding Medium-Sized Shrub With Creamy-White Grey And Light-Green Variegated Foliage. The Rounded Foliage Of This Shrub Will Have A Semi-Glossy To Fresh-Leathery Appearance. In Mid-Spring, This Evergreen Shrub Will Produce Tiny Creamy-White Flowers That Have A Fragrance That Is Reminiscent Of Orange Blossoms. Variegated Pittosporum Is A Low-Maintenance Shrub That Will Mature To 6-8 Feet Tall And Wide, But Can Easily Be Trimmed Seasonally To Maintain The Desired Size. This Variegated Bush Is Commonly Used In The Landscape In Foundation Plantings, Mid-Sized Hedges, Borders, Mid-Sized Privacy Screens, And In Mass Plantings. These Are Also Used In Woodland, Asian-Inspired, Contemporary Gardens, And Are Also Used In Coastal Exposures Because Of The Above-Average Salt Tolerance Of This Tough Shrub. This Shrub Is Noted To Be Drought Tolerant Once Established And They Need Little To No Watering And Can Handle Times Of Little To No Rainfall. Variegated Pittosporum Will Thrive And Adapt To Many Slightly Acidic Well-Draining Soils, But Soggy Soils Can Be Detrimental To The Health Of This Plant.
- Semi-Glossy Green And White Variegated Foliage And Fragrant White Flowers In Spring
- Great For Coastal Exposures Salt Tolerant
- Recommended For A Location That Will Receive Full Sun To Part Shade
- Water Thoroughly Twice Per Week Until Established, Then Water Once Per Week As Needed In Times Of Little To No Rainfall
- Fertilize This Pittosporum Every Spring With Slow-Release Fertilizer
- Winter Hardy In Usda Zones 8-11 (Hardy To 15 To 20 F)
- Natural Mature Size 6-8 Feet Tall By 6-8 Feet Wide But Can Easily Be Trimmed Seasonally To Maintain A Desired Size
- Average Shipping Size: 12-16 Inches Tall X 12-16 Inches Wide
- Ships From Alabama Customers Beyond The Southeast Us Should Place Orders From Early Fall To Late Spring To Avoid Heat Damage In Transit
- Placing A Large Order? Consider Ordering 1-2 Plants To Ensure That They Will Meet Your Specifications Before Placing The Order For The Entire Project
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