PITTOSPORUM tobira 'Neige du Mont Vertoux'
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PITTOSPORUM tobira 'Neige du Mont Vertoux'
Commonly known as Japanese Mock Orange
Cream-variegated dwarf form with scented white flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Dwarf variety, drought tolerant once established -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, powdery mildew -
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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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Star-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver variegatedSilver and cream variegation
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Ovate
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Height
1 metre -
Spread
1 metre -
Tree
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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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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) -
Scented flowers
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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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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1 metre
1 metre
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