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Pittosporum Species, Kona Cheesewood, Kona Hoawa

Pittosporumhosmeri

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Genus

Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um)

Info

Synonym

Pittosporum amplectens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Textured

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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