Buy Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum'

Also Known As

Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'
Variegata Japanese Mock Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum' plant details

Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bold lustrous gray-green leaves of this 6-8' shrub are attractively edged in creamy-white making a showy, compact mound of evergreen foliage highlighted in spring by delightfully orange-blossom-scented, white flowers. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Pittosporum tobira ‘Variegatum’ is a beautiful evergreen shrub with grey green foliage that shows off creamy white variegation. The new growth emerges bright green with bright yellow edges. White flowers with a lovely orange blossom fragrance emerge in spring. This plant makes an excellent border, hedge, or mixed landscape addition. The foliage is often used in floral arrangements for its graceful appearance. It is tolerant of many environment conditions, including ocean spray or frost, as well as the soil is well-drained.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Pittosporum tobira Variegata, may also be known as Australian Laurel, has grey green leaves with wavy irregular cream white margins. Creamy white flowers with the fragrance of orange blossoms. hardy zone 8-9

By: Accents for Home and Garden

One of the 'mock oranges', so named for its transcendental fragrance evocative of orange blossoms. An evergreen shrub, easily to 4-6' tall x and wide, the gray-green leaves splash-variegated with white on the margins. Spring flowers are small, creamy white, orange-scented, and abundant. A bold foliage for small spaces in sun or shade where soil is fertile and summer water is supplied. Cold hardy to upper USDA zone 7.