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PITTOSPORUM napaulense
Commonly known as Parchment bark
Panicles of scented yellow flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenGlossy, lance-shaped leaves (3-8in) long, clustered at the branch tips
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Yellow -
Height6m (20ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubLarge, upright shrub or small tree
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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) -
Full sunShelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
PITTOSPORUM napaulense
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Additional Features
Good to knowCollected by Ernest (Chinese) Wilson in 1907-10
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew
Place of originNorthern India, Nepal, BhutanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped, 6mm (¼in) acrossPaniclesTo 8cm (3in) across
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented flowersHoney-scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Pittosporum - Growing Guide
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6m (20ft)
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5m (16ft) |
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