Narrow Leaf Pittosporum
Pittosporum Phillyraeoides
Overview
Narrow Leaf Pittosporum (Pittosporum phillyraeoides), an elegant evergreen, sports slender, silver-green foliage ideal for vertical accent in arid landscapes. Mature specimens reach heights of approximately 20 feet with a spread of up to 10 feet, forming a naturally dense, columnar habit. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soils, requiring minimal upkeep. Small, honey-scented flowers may emerge in spring, adding subtle allure.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Mediterranean
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