Buy Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Starblazer'

Also Known As

Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Star Blazer'
Chinese Mock Orange
Starblazer Chinese Pittosporum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7b-11

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Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Starblazer' plant details

Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Starblazer' is an evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Starblazer'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant flowers, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Starblazer'

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

Soil needs: average and well-drained

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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° F, mid USDA zone 7.