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Variegated Tobira

Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata'

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Overview

The Variegated Tobira, Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata', is an evergreen shrub with creamy-white margined leaves and a dense, rounded growth habit. It typically reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, adding a striking visual interest to landscapes. Its spring-blooming, fragrant white flowers attract pollinators. Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent specimen.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is an evergreen shrub with creamy-white margined leaves and a dense
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub that bestows a distinct variegation to a landscape designVariegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — commonly known as Variegated Tobira or Variegated Japanese Mock-OrangeVariegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantingsVariegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — It typically reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, adding a striking visual interest to landscapesVariegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent specimenVariegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — leathery leaf adorned with a creamy-white edge contrasting against the dark green centers+5

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Pittosporaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is an evergreen shrub with creamy-white margined leaves and a dense
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub that bestows a distinct variegation to a landscape design
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — commonly known as Variegated Tobira or Variegated Japanese Mock-Orange
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — It typically reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, adding a striking visual interest to landscapes
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, or as an accent specimen
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — leathery leaf adorned with a creamy-white edge contrasting against the dark green centers
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — Its spring-blooming, fragrant white flowers attract pollinators
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — This cultivar typically reaches 4 to 6 feet in height with a similar spread
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — or as an accent specimen.<br><br>The leaves of the Variegated Tobira are its key feature
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Variegated Tobira (Pittosporum Tobira 'Variegata') — This dual-toned foliage creates a luminous effect particularly striking in areas receiving partial shade
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