Pittosporum
Variegated Pittosporum
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Variegated Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata')
Common Names: Variegated Mock Orange, Silver Pittosporum
Native to: East Asia (Japan, China, Korea)
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 3–5 feet (can grow taller in ideal conditions)
Width: 4–6 feet
Winter Look: Evergreen with variegated gray-green and cream foliage
Seasonal Interest: Year-round variegated foliage; fragrant flowers in spring
Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils (tolerates clay and limestone soils)
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Hardiness Zones: 8–10
Deer Resistance: Low
Attracts: Bees, pollinators (when in bloom)
Toxicity: Low; mildly toxic if ingested
Potential Issues: Root rot in poorly drained soil
Notes: Brightens landscapes with its vibrant, variegated foliage. Needs at least 2 to 6 hours of direct sun.
Dwarf Wheeler's Pittosporum
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Dwarf Wheeler's Pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf')
Common Names: Dwarf Mock Orange
Native to: East Asia (Japan, China, Korea)
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade ( I would say partial shade to shade and have seen them burn in full sun)
Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 3–4 feet
Winter Look: Evergreen with compact, dense green foliage
Seasonal Interest: Year-round compact shape; fragrant flowers in spring
Drought Tolerance: High once established
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils (tolerates clay and limestone soils)
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Hardiness Zones: 8–10
Deer Resistance: Low
Attracts: Bees, pollinators (when in bloom)
Toxicity: Low; mildly toxic if ingested
Potential Issues: Root rot in poorly drained soil, scale
Notes: Known for its tidy, low-maintenance growth habit.