Pittosporum tobira
Japanese Pittosporum
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Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Description
Pittosporum tobira is a species of flowering plant in the Pittosporum family known by several common names, including Japanese pittosporum, Japanese mock-orange and Japanese cheesewood. It is native to Japan, China, and Korea, but it is used throughout the world as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as cut foliage. It is a shrub which can reach 10 m (33 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) broad, and can become treelike.
Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped flowers followed by brown or yellow, spherical capsules. The capsules of some species will split open to reveal often sticky seeds in colors such as red, black, and orange. Species with purple leaves will color the best if grown in full sun.
Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Growth
Evergreen trees and shrubs. Pittosporums grows well anywhere from full sun to half shade. In sites with warm climates, tree species work well in a lawn and the shrubs make good hedges and borders.
Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Planting
Sow seed as soon as ripe, or in a cold frame in the spring. Semi-ripe cuttings may be taken in summer.
Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Pest
Aphids, root knot nematode, scale insects, and mealybugs. Pittosporum is also susceptible to dieback, galls, cankers, and leaf spots.
Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. eugenioides produce a lemon scent when crushed.
Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) - Soil and irrigation
In containers, plant in mineral soil. Outdoors, grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Water moderately during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
