Care

Planting & Growing

Easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Pittosporum
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Pittosporum
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Accent, Massing, Garden
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Shade
Mature Height 30 inches
Prune Time Can Prune At Anytime
Water Needs Average to Moist