Cream De Mint™ Dwarf Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira 'Shima'
SKU
6587
Glossy mint green leaves with creamy-white edges held on a tightly branched mound produce a fine accent, lovely low hedge or fill-in plant for borders. Dense, compact form requires little maintenance. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing to only 2 to 2½ feet tall and wide. Cutting grown.
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8 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pit-o-SPOH-rum to-BY-ra |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches only 2 to 2½ ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This low-growing evergreen makes an excellent informal hedge or divider between different rooms in the garden. Its mint-green leaves are a perfect foil for colorful companion plants. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Compact and Easy Care |
Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
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