Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – 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