Evergreen Shrub
Japanese mock orange (Pittosporum tobira 'Tall and Tough') is a tough and reliable evergreen shrub. The leathery foliage looks great year-round and is an excellent plant for providing structure in your garden. In spring, fragrant blooms provide heady scent.
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Water Needs:
Average
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
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
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
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Saving Water,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Afternoon Sun
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Afternoon Sun,
Part Sun,
Full Shade
Zone:
8,
9
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Saving Water,
Year-round Interest,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Native and Habitat
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Afternoon Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
8,
9
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Saving Water,
Year-round Interest,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Privacy and Screening
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Afternoon Sun
Zone:
7,
8