Pittosporum phillyraeoides

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Weeping or Willow Pittosporum

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 20' x 15'. It has dark green, narrow leaves with fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring, and are followed by deep yellow fruit.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Yellow

 

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Parking Lot, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.