Pittosporum colensoi
Also Known As
- Pittosporum tenuifolium var colensoi
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Pittosporum colensoi plant details
Pittosporum colensoi is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer black, red and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum colensoi
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: pittosporaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: black, red and white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum colensoi
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Pittosporum colensoi plant
How to Grow Pittosporum colensoi
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
- black
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 15'-25'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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