Overview
Pittosporum glabratum var. neriifolium is a bushy shrub in the genus Pittosporum, part of the Pittosporaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pittosporum glabratum var. neriifolium 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 glabratum var. neriifolium is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Pittosporum genus, known for its simple, leathery foliage and small aromatic flowers. This cultivar 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 is well-suited to city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, as well as hedging and screens. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in 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 glabratum var. neriifolium 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 glabratum var. neriifolium
- 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 glabratum var. neriifolium?
Pittosporum glabratum var. neriifolium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pittosporum glabratum var. neriifolium need?
Pittosporum glabratum var. neriifolium 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 glabratum var. neriifolium hardy in the UK?
Pittosporum glabratum var. neriifolium 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 glabratum var. neriifolium?
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 ellipticum
- Pittosporum heterophyllum 'La Blanca' (v)
- Pittosporum patulum
