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  • PITTOSPORUM heterophyllum
    PITTOSPORUM heterophyllum
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    PITTOSPORUM heterophyllum

    Commonly known as Parchment bark

    Small pale yellow fragrant flowers. Dense growth and evergreen
     
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    • Good to know
      Tolerates pruning
    • Pests & Diseases
      Leaf spot, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Western China
    • Evergreen
      Small, pointed leaves
    • Yellow
    • Bell/Lantern
      Small, bell-shaped flowers in clusters of 1-5.
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
      Suitable for a coastal hedge with some protection from direct sea-winds
    • Tall Shrub
    • 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.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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