About
An attractive tree, reaching 4-8m, with an elegant canopy of well-arranged leaves. It produces seasonal interest. 'Napier' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, leathery leaves and small, often fragrant, 5-petalled flowers, followed by spherical, woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders, parks
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune to shape when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationFrom seed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus and canker possible