About
Upright, evergreen shrub about 2.5m in height with narrow, glossy dark green leaves to 8cm long. Clusters of scented, long-stalked, creamy-yellow flowers are produced at the ends of the branches in early summer followed by leathery orange-seeded fruits.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationNeeds frost-free conditions, well-drained soil and full sun with shelter. My be suited to a southern county location with a micro-climate. Ideal for a large conservatory or frost-free greenhouse. See pittosporum cultivation
PruningPruning group 1, restrictive pruning may be needed for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, aphids, cushion scale and pittosporum sucker
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafspot and honey fungus (rarely)