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Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’

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Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

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Plant does not flower in October

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Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
  • Family: Pittosporaceae
  • Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

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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'

  • Plant size

    60cm height

    60cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Hardiness: Tender
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do Plant in May

Do Plant in June

Do not Plant in July

Do not Plant in August

Do not Plant in September

Do not Plant in October

Do not Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does not flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

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:

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

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