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Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Winter Frost'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 4'

planting zones

7b-10b

Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Winter Frost' plant details

Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Winter Frost' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Winter Frost'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, orange-blossom-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum heterophyllum 'Winter Frost'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: 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 4 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 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 5F, mid USDA zone 7.