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Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum' (Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'

Other names: Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'


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Genus: Pittosporum

Variety or cultivar: 'Nanum' _ 'Nanum' is a tender, compact, evergreen shrub attractive green foliage and fragrant, creamy white flowers. It is perfect for use on the patio in a container or in small gardens.

Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum' is: Evergreen

Flower: Cream in Spring; Cream in Summer

Foliage: Green in All seasons

Fragrance: The flower is scented.

Habit: Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded

Companion planting: The soft white-green leaves are a good companion to plants with purple flowers

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Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum' (Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: City, Hedging/Screens, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Wallside and trellises, Conservatory, Indoor, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds. If grown inside, or a greenhouse, plant in loam-based compost in full light.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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