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Tobira

Pittosporum Tobira

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Overview

Pittosporum tobira, commonly called Tobira, is an evergreen shrub with dense, rounded growth, reaching 6-10 ft tall and wide. Its glossy, leathery leaves and fragrant, small, white flowers in late spring add year-round interest. Suited for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant once established, requiring low to moderate water. Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent specimen.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Temperate
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — is an evergreen shrub with dense
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — reaching 6-10 ft tall and wideTobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Its glossy, leathery leaves and fragrant, small, white flowers in late spring add year-round interestTobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Suited for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilsTobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Drought-tolerant once established, requiring low to moderate waterTobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent specimenTobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — commonly known as Tobira or Japanese Pittosporum+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pittosporaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — is an evergreen shrub with dense
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — reaching 6-10 ft tall and wide
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Its glossy, leathery leaves and fragrant, small, white flowers in late spring add year-round interest
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Suited for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Drought-tolerant once established, requiring low to moderate water
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent specimen
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — commonly known as Tobira or Japanese Pittosporum
Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira) — is an evergreen shrub that is highly valued in landscape design for its resilience and aesthetic appeal

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