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Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi'

Also Known As

  • Mock Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi' plant details

Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi' is an evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, fragrant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New and exciting pittosporum, shared with us by Ted Stephens at Nurseries Caroliniana, with spring growth emerging nearly white and, over the season, gradually fading to pale green. A low-growing form of this evergreen mock orange, to 3-5 ft tall and wide, with the same sweet, white flower in spring - hints of orange blossoms. Dappled to light shade is best in a warm, sheltered spot.  Regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi' plant

How to Grow Pittosporum tobira 'Dr. Yakoi'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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aka Dwarf Mock Orange

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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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8'-10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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