Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' |
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Variegated Tobira |
Description
This variegated evergreen shrub or small tree has creamy margins on its gray-green leaves. In spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Variegated Mock Orange is often used to brighten shaded areas.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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