PITTOSPORUM adaphniphylloides

(formerly daphnephylloides) - huge dark green leaves of up to 10 ins. Scented cream flowers and small red fruit. Hardy if sheltered

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£25.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen - oblong, leathery, dark green leaves
Cream
Height - 6m (20ft) or more
Spread - 3m (10ft) or more
Tall Shrub - or possibly small tree with age
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
Full sun - shelter from cold winds
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - leaf spot, powdery mildew
Place of origin - China, Taiwan
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - small flowers in large axillary and terminal panicles
Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -