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    • Photo of Pittosporum illicioides (narrow leaf form) foliage 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

    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

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
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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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    aka Weeping Pittosporum, Willow Pittosporum

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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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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