Pittosporum tobira 'Tall and Tough'
Japanese mock-orange
Evergreen Shrub
Growing Conditions
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Water Needs:
Average
Description
Size: 60 - 96 tall x 48 - 96 wide
Shape / Form:
Rounded
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Fragrant, Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Ivory / Cream
Bloom Season:
May,
Spring,
Summer
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Collections:
Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Plant Combo with Great Structure for a Sunny Site
Focus: Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9 -
Drought Tolerant and Reliable Plants for a Sunny Spot
Focus: Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 7 -
Drought-tolerant Foliage and Flower for a Sunny Spot
Focus: Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Native and Habitat
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9 -
Sun-loving Plant Combo Colorful Flowers and Great Foliage
Focus: Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Curb Appeal
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 8, 7