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Pittosporum truncatum (Truncated pittosporum)
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3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pittosporum truncatum
Other names
Truncated pittosporum, Euonymus provicarii
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. truncatum - P. truncatum is an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with whorled, glossy, leathery, elliptic to obovate, mid- to bright green leaves and umbels of fragrant, pale yellow flowers from spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by capsules that split to reveal orange seeds.
Pittosporum truncatum is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Upright
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Aphids , Cushion scale , Glasshouse red spider mite Aphids , Cushion scale , Glasshouse red spider mite
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Tolerates heavy pruning and trimming. If grown as a hedge, trim in spring and midsummer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum truncatum (Truncated pittosporum) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates full shade and a range of soil conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Borderline hardy so needs protection in winter in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Pittosporum truncatum
Other names
Truncated pittosporum, Euonymus provicarii
Genus
Pittosporum Pittosporum
Species
P. truncatum - P. truncatum is an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with whorled, glossy, leathery, elliptic to obovate, mid- to bright green leaves and umbels of fragrant, pale yellow flowers from spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by capsules that split to reveal orange seeds.
Native to
China
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are scented
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Aphids , Cushion scale , Glasshouse red spider mite
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Tolerates heavy pruning and trimming. If grown as a hedge, trim in spring and midsummer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Pittosporum truncatum (Truncated pittosporum) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates full shade and a range of soil conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Borderline hardy so needs protection in winter in colder areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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