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    Pittosporum colensoi

    Also Known As

    • Pittosporum tenuifolium var colensoi

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shrub or tree to 20' or more, very attractive bright green leaves on black stems, dense growth. White flowers. Part or full sun. 10 °F. New Zealand.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    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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    Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum'

    aka Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata', Variegata Japanese Mock Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

    aka Dwarf Mock Orange

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
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    Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjory Channon'

    aka Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Marjorie Channon', Marjorie Channon Kohuhu, Variegated Tawhiwhi

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Pittosporum phillyreoides

    aka Weeping Pittosporum, Willow Pittosporum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pittosporum phillyreoides foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Pittosporum aff. daphniphylloides [DJHT 99111]

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pittosporum aff. daphniphylloides [DJHT 99111] foliage by plant lust
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