Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'

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Variegated Tobira

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: 1. Seaside Gardens

 

Description

This variegated evergreen shrub has creamy margins on its grey-green leaves. In spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Variegated Mock Orange is often used to brighten shaded areas. It reaches 5'- -10' tall. Green berries mature to brown with orange seeds in summer. It tolerates full sun to full shade and coastal conditions. Use foliage for flower arrangements.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.