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    • Photo of Pittosporum divaricatum foliage by Danger Garden

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    Pittosporum divaricatum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-8'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Pittosporum divaricatum plant details

    Pittosporum divaricatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with black foliage. In spring black flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum divaricatum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: pittosporaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: black blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum divaricatum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This plant, on our lust list for years, is in many ways a typical New Zealand citizen, with tiny, 1/4 inch, narrow, toothed leaves of nearly jet black, providing difficult grazing for beaky animals....all this on a densely upright, divaricating shrub. Eventually to 8 ft or more, but easily kept at 3-4 ft, producing small, dark red flowers and, with age, larger leaves. Striking pot or garden specimen. We suggest planting with silver foliage plants so youngsters don't get lost or stepped on. Prefers some summer water. Has proven hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pittosporum divaricatum plant

    How to Grow Pittosporum divaricatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
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    Zones

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    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pittosporum phillyreoides foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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