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Pittosporum heterophyllum (Chinese pittosporum)
1 hour care
per year
per year
3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pittosporum heterophyllum
Other names
Chinese pittosporum
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. heterophyllum - P. heterophyllum is a rounded to mound-forming, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, ovate, obovate, or lance-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, cream to pale yellow flowers from late spring into summer.
Pittosporum heterophyllum is: Evergreen
Fragrance
The flower is scented.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Spring; Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer
Foliage
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
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum heterophyllum (Chinese pittosporum) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Hedging/Screens, Drought Tolerant, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial 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 heterophyllum
Other names
Chinese pittosporum
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. heterophyllum - P. heterophyllum is a rounded to mound-forming, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, ovate, obovate, or lance-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, cream to pale yellow flowers from late spring into summer.
Native to
Western China
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
The flower is scented.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow, Cream in Spring; Pale-yellow, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum heterophyllum (Chinese pittosporum) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Hedging/Screens, Drought Tolerant, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial 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... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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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