Japanese cheesewood
Pittosporum tobira
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A dense, rounded evergreen shrub with glossy dark leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring. Popular as an ornamental and hedge plant in warm climates, it is also prized for its attractive foliage year-round.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A dense, rounded evergreen shrub with glossy dark leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring. Popular as an ornamental and hedge plant in warm climates, it is also prized for its attractive foliage year-round.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese cheesewood grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation