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Pittosporum phillyraeoides

Weeping or Willow Pittosporum

Plant photo of: Pittosporum phillyraeoides
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 20' x 15'. It has dark green, narrow leaves with fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring, and are followed by deep yellow fruit.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Yellow

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.