James H. Schutte
Family
Pittosporaceae
Botanical Name
Pittosporum
Plant Common Name
Pittosporum
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Pittosporum's are evergreen trees or dense rounded shrubs which are native to New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. They have green, oval leaves, and small, white, often fragrant flowers. They can grow to a wide range of sizes, as there are many cultivars. Full to partial sun and well drained soil is preferred. Pittosporum's can be used for hedges, screens, feature plants and windbreaks. They are drought and salt tolerant plants.
