Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

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Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Normans/Mullany

Description

This handsome dwarf form of the Pittosporum tobira grows into a low, dense mound that is covered with glossy, evergreen foliage.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.