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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Evergreen tree to 20', soft silvery rounded leaves, tropical looking, easy in sun/pt shade. 10 °F. NZ.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Pittosporum ralphii plant

    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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    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'

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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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    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
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