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Pittosporum tobira

Tobira

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Engstrom/Mullany

 

Description

This large, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree has shiny dark green leaves. In the spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Tobira can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is considered one of the most durable shrubs in California landscapes.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.