Pittosporum phillyraeoides
Weeping or Willow Pittosporum
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.
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.