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PITTOSPORUM tobira 'Nanum'

Commonly known as Australian laurel, Tobira

Dwarf form

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£16.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Large £35.00

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

7.5 to 10 Litre

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Evergreen
Cream
Height - 60cm (24in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - very slow growing, compact, dome-shaped shrub. Small, terminal clusters of flowers
Hedge - Ideal for hedging - suitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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)
Against a wall - south- or west-facing wall.
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - Japanese mock orange. Makes a good container plant.
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, scale insects under glass. Leaf spot, powdery mildew,
Place of origin - China, Korea, Japan.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - bell-shaped
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
Patio / pot plants
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - sweetly scented
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -