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Pittosporum daphniphylloides (Daphne pittosporum)
1 hour care
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per year
5m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pittosporum daphniphylloides
Other names
Daphne pittosporum
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. daphniphylloides - P. daphniphylloides is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with oblong to elliptic, pointed, leathery, dark green leaves and spherical clusters of small, fragrant, bell-shaped, bright yellow flowers in mid- to late spring. Flowers are followed by spherical seed capsules that split to reveal red seeds.
Pittosporum daphniphylloides is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The flower is scented.
Habit
Bushy, Rounded, Upright
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum daphniphylloides (Daphne pittosporum) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Hedging/Screens, Drought Tolerant, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil, preferably in full sun with afternoon shade. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds. If grown inside, or a greenhouse, plant in loam-based compost in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
The soft white-green leaves are a good companion to plants with purple flowers
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Pittosporum daphniphylloides
Other names
Daphne pittosporum
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. daphniphylloides - P. daphniphylloides is an upright, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with oblong to elliptic, pointed, leathery, dark green leaves and spherical clusters of small, fragrant, bell-shaped, bright yellow flowers in mid- to late spring. Flowers are followed by spherical seed capsules that split to reveal red seeds.
Native to
Taiwan, Western China
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flower is scented.
Habit
Bushy, Rounded, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum daphniphylloides (Daphne pittosporum) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Hedging/Screens, Drought Tolerant, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil, preferably in full sun with afternoon shade. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds. If grown inside, or a greenhouse, plant in loam-based compost in full light.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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COMPANION PLANTS
The soft white-green leaves are a good companion to plants with purple flowers
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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