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PITTOSPORUM tobira 'Nanum'
Commonly known as Australian laurel, Tobira
Dwarf form
(UK Delivery Only)
£19.00 each
Large
£35.00
Plant Details
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Cream
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically 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
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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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 flowersSweetly 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 Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areasPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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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
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