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Pittosporum ralphii
Also Known As
- Ralph's Desertwillow
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 15'-20'
- W: 15'-20'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Pittosporum ralphii plant details
Pittosporum ralphii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum ralphii
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: pittosporaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum ralphii
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: seaside / salt
- Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Pittosporum ralphii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Dwarf Mock Orange
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- low
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
aka Weeping Pittosporum, Willow Pittosporum
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 15'-25'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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