Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' |
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Variegated Tobira |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.