- Botanical name: Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ is an attractive tender evergreen shrub grown for its attractive green foliage and sweetly scented, creamy white flowers. It has more of a compact growth habit than other pittosporums, making it ideal for growing in containers as an alternative to box.
For best results grow Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In cooler regions grow near a south- or west-facing wall, or in containers which you can move indoors in autumn.
How to grow Pittosporum 'Nanum'
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Flowers | ||||||||||||
Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Pittosporum 'Nanum' and wildlife
Pittosporum 'Nanum' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Pittosporum 'Nanum' poisonous?
Pittosporum 'Nanum' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People