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Pittosporumphillyraeoides

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Genus

Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um)

Info

Synonym

Pittosporum angustifolium

Pittosporum lanceolatum

Pittosporum longifolium

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

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)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

negative

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