Pittosporum tenuifolium

Botanical name: Pittosporum tenuifolium
Family: Pittosporaceae ~ pottosporum
Common name: Black stem pittosporum
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: 512
EBMUD page:

Plant info

Etymology:
Related species/genera:
Origin & Habitat:

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 15-25'
W:10-15'
Fast in youth

Plant type

Evergreen shrub

Plant form

Rounded

Texture

Medium

Noteworthy characteristics

Foliage, form/silhouette,flowers, scent

Leaf

Shape: oval
Margin: Less wavy
color: Deep green

Flower

Shape: Bell
Flower Fragrance (Y/N): Y
Flower Scent: Sweet

Fruit

Shape: Large peas
Edible fruit (Y/N): N

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal and/or Inland: full sun, filtered sun, part sun

Water

All types, ample, moderate

Soil preferences

Well-drained

Fertilizer

--

Cultural tolerances

Wind

Cultural challenges

--

Propogation

--

Pest & diseases

Pests: Aphids, scale insects
Control:

Pruning

As desired

Sunset zones

9, 14-17, 19-24

Hardiness

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Background, containers, hedge, windbreak

Companion plants

Effect

Reference pages

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