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Pittosporum tobira

Mock Orange

Plant photo of: Pittosporum tobira
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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. Mock Orange can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is considered one of the most durable shrubs in California landscapes.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width 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

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, 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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.