Japanese Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira
Almost indestructible, Japanese Pittosporum is a long-lived evergreen shrub. Use this reliable grower as a hedge or in a mixed border. It takes pruning well -- you can easily keep it 3-5 feet tall and wide with regular pruning. Japanese Pittosporum has stiff branches and a dense, broad spreading habit.
Plant it in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates drought, salt spray, and nearly everything else you might throw its way.
Light:
Part Sun, Sun
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Height:
3 to 8 feet
Width:
To 8 feet wide
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Zones:
7-10