Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Star Blazer'

Also Known As

Chinese Mock Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 4'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Star Blazer' plant details

Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Star Blazer' is an evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Star Blazer'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Star Blazer'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the most frost hardy of the Chinese mock oranges, this form, introduced only a few years ago from Japan, grows to 6 ft or so with 2” leaves margined and streaked most attractively in white and cream. Creamy flowers are scented of orange blossoms in mid spring to early summer. Can be shorn as a hedge or used as specimen plants in decently drained soil. Prefers sun to half shade and supplemental summer water where very dry. Easy. Frost hardy to 5 ℉, mid USDA zone 7.