PITTOSPORUM glabratum
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PITTOSPORUM glabratum
Commonly known as Glabrous Pittosporum, smooth Pittosporum
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Sticky fruits
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Good to know
Scent similar to orange blossom -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Introduced by Fortune from China in 1845 -
Evergreen
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Yellow
Pale yellow -
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Star-shaped
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Oblanceolate
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Obovate
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Height
2 to 4 meters -
Spread
2 to 4 meters -
Tall Shrub
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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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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 flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist 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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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2 to 4 meters
2 to 4 meters
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Pittosporum - Growing Guide