Photo of Pittosporum x 'Sappy' by Patricia Cunningham

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Pittosporum x 'Sappy'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Pittosporum x 'Sappy' plant details

Pittosporum x 'Sappy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum x 'Sappy'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum x 'Sappy'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction from a series of inter-specific hybrids this 15 ft tall plus by 6-8ft wide large shrub or possibly better yet small tree. Evergreen blue-green leaves, and creamy light yellow flowers in spring and early summer, ever so fragrant. Excellent small street tree, garden or screen. Full sun to dappled shade, some summer water where dry and fairly well drained soil. Hardy well into USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Pittosporum x 'Sappy' plant

How to Grow Pittosporum x 'Sappy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-15'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly sun
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