Photo by Patricia Cunningham
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Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form)
Also Known As
- Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form) plant details
Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form)
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: pittosporaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form)
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form)
By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form) plant
How to Grow Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form)
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Pittosporum for your garden
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
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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