- Dwarf mock orange pittosporum
Botanical name: pittosporum tobira ‘nanum’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft tall in height and in width
Bloom time: late spring
Hardy zone: zones 8 and 9
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green/yellow/white
Growth rate: can grow up to 2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain shape and size once the plant has finished flowering
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: mixed beds, hedge, coastal garden border
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: salt tolerant
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the late winter/early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sandy or loam soil
Companion plants: dogwoods, witch hazel, aucuba, japanese maples
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
