Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n' Tough'

Also Known As

Pittosporum 'Tight And Tough'
Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n Tough'
Pittosporum tobira 'Tall and Tough'
Tall 'n Tough Japanese Mock Orange

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

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Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n' Tough' plant details

Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n' Tough' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n' Tough'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pittosporaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n' Tough'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 6'-8' evergreen shrub has glossy foliage year round. In spring, the plant has fragrant light golden yellow flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

A JC Raulston selection from Korean seed - hardier than other selections suited only for the Deep South. Abundant early summer cream flowers with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Full sun to part shade suits it best, with only occasional water. Grows to 8 ft. tall.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Tough-n-Tall' well describes this glossy 8-12' x 8-12' evergreen, perfect for hedge or accent--except for missing its small wonderfully fragrant creamy-white flowers; tolerant of drought ; salt spray. Sun-PSh/Med-Dry

By: Forestfarm

The hardiest of P. tobira clones, this selection is from JC Raulston Arboretum has survived temperatures to 0 °F without blinking. Large, evergreen shrub to small tree, to 8' tall x 6' wide, has shiny, dark green, rounded leaves and, in early summer, intensely fragrant, citrus-like, white flowers. Appreciates full sun to part shade, with regular summer water until established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.