Pittosporum (/ p ɪ ˈ t ɒ s p ə r əm / [2] or / ˌ p ɪ t ə ˈ s p ɔːr əm,-t oʊ-/ [3] [4]) is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the family Pittosporaceae. [1] Plants in the genus Pittosporum are shrubs or trees with leaves arranged alternately along the stems.

2021年7月29日 · In colder climates, pittosporum bushes are ideal container plants that are easy to grow on a patio, deck, or at the front of house. One of the beauties of pittosporum is that it’s a low-maintenance shrub and easy to grow in most garden landscapes. For example, a pittosporum hedge will thrive in zones 8 to 10.

2020年5月12日 · Read about the Best Pittosporum Varieties and use the dramatic foliage of this plant as hedges for great privacy and screening! Native to Asia and Africa, Pittosporum is widely grown throughout Japan and New Zealand. It enjoys mild weather, well-drained soil, and full sun.

Pittosporum: A Field Guide. Evergreen shrubs (or small trees), pittosporums are an excellent alternative to boxwoods in warm climates. Fast growing and uncomplaining, pittosporums respond well to clipping, shaping, pruning, and training of nearly any sort.

Japanese pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) is a tough, evergreen shrub commonly grown in the midlands and coastal South Carolina. It is native to southern Japan and China.

2024年9月11日 · Pittosporum is an ornamental evergreen that flowers in full sun to part shade in the spring. Learn how to grow these landscape shrubs now on Gardener’s Path.

2023年10月9日 · Growing pittosporums and their care is easy. Not just scented flowers, they also reward with beautiful foliage. Their fast-growing ability makes them wonderful plants for hedges and borders! Pittosporum is a genus of about 200 species of flowering shrubs and plants.

2022年7月20日 · Japanese Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) is a useful ornamental plant for hedges, border plantings, as a specimen, or in containers. It has attractive leaves that enhance many other plant textures and it is very tolerant of a range of conditions.

Learn how to grow pittosporum in your garden with the RHS expert guide on choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and propagating plants.

Pittosporum are neat evergreen shrubs that are perfect for sheltered, sunny locations. They come in various sizes, from large and conical to compact and domed, with shiny, often variegated or colourful leaves and small scented flowers. You can also grow them as …