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PITTOSPORUM tobira
Commonly known as Australian laurel, Tobira
White stephanotis-like scented flowers in JUN-JUL, excellent for coastal planting
(UK Delivery Only)
£17.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Japanese mock orange -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects under glass. Leaf spot, powdery mildew, -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLeathery leaves 3-10cm (1-4in) long, deep green above, paler beneath
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Cream
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped to 2.5cm (1in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2-10m (6½-33ft) -
Spread
1.5-3m (5-10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubOr small tree, usually rounded and dense. Produces flowers in large, terminal clusters followed by spherical, yellow-brown capsules 1.5cm (½in) long with red seeds
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowersVery sweetly scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size2-10m (6½-33ft)
1.5-3m (5-10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wallSouth- or west-facing wall.
Full sun
Partial shade
Pittosporum - Growing Guide
