Overview
Pittosporum ellipticum is a bushy shrub in the genus Pittosporum, part of the Pittosporaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pittosporum ellipticum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, hedging and screens and wall side borders.
About
Pittosporum ellipticum is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Pittosporum genus, known for its simple, leathery foliage and small, aromatic flowers. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden aspects and sheltered exposures. Hardy to UK zone H4, it adapts well to different soil types and pH levels. This cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as for hedging, screening, and wall-side borders, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pittosporum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Pittosporum ellipticum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Hedging and screens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pittosporum ellipticum
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Aphids, Cushion scale, Pittosporum sucker
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pittosporum ellipticum?
Pittosporum ellipticum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pittosporum ellipticum need?
Pittosporum ellipticum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Pittosporum ellipticum hardy in the UK?
Pittosporum ellipticum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Pittosporum ellipticum?
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
More in the Pittosporum genus
- PittosporumPeter's sperm
- Pittosporum bicolorTasmanian whitewood
- Pittosporum crassifolium 'Napier' (f)
- Pittosporum crassifolium 'Variegatum' (v)
- Pittosporum divaricatum
- Pittosporum heterophyllum 'La Blanca' (v)
- Pittosporum patulum
- Pittosporum phillyreoidesdesert willow
