Pittosporum illicioides - narrow leaf [cl. 2]

Also Known As

Pittosporum illiciodes - narrow leaf [cl. 2]

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12'-15'

planting zones

7a-10b

Pittosporum illicioides - narrow leaf [cl. 2] plant details

Pittosporum illicioides - narrow leaf [cl. 2] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum illicioides - narrow leaf [cl. 2]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum illicioides - narrow leaf [cl. 2]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another Cistus selection of a narrow leaf Pittosporum illicioides, the original form selected by Dan Hinkley - P. illicioides DJHT 99079, chosen for the extremely narrow leaves that present a fine texture in the garden. This handsome evergreen shrub, to 12-15 ft tall, has shorter an slightly narrower leaves than P. illicioides 'Strappy' but the same fragrant, white flowers in spring and, in autumn, very small, blue-black fruit in orange capsules. Best in light shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and expected in zone 7. Pittosporaceae