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Dwarf Variegated Pittosporum
Pittosporum tibia 'Turner's Variegated Dwarf'

HEIGHT:  24"-36"
​SPREAD:   24"-36"  Typically planted 30" on center
​SUN: Prefers full sun or full Shade
​WATER:  Regular
GROWTH:  Slow
MAINTENANCE:  Low
HARDY ZONES:  8-10
HABIT:  Evergreen, Dense foliage and a gently mounded shape, Decent frost tolerance
BLOOMS:  ​​Inconspicuous  
PERSONAL THOUGHTS ON THIS PLANT:
There are several varieties of Pittosporum, variegated and completely green, tall and dwarf.  I find the dwarf varieties most versatile in planting beds.  They make a great border plants because of their dense leaves and interesting texture.  I prefer Variegated Pittosporum because it has an unusual color combination that can add interest. 

The variegated varieties of Pittosporum do not seem to be as frost tolerant as the completely green ones and can become leggy over time.

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  • Home
  • About
  • GROUND COVERS
    • ASIAN JASMINE
    • PROSTRATE JUNIPER
    • WEDELIA
    • MONDO GRASS
    • LIRIOPE
    • PROSTRATE ROSEMARY
    • TRAILING LANTANA
    • HOLLY FERN
  • VINES
    • FIG IVY
    • EVERGREEN WISTERIA
    • STAR JASMINE
    • WISTERIA
    • CAROLINA JESSAMINE
    • TRUMPET VINE
  • SHRUBS
    • HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS >
      • INDIAN HAWTHORN
      • KNOCK OUT ROSE
      • PITTOSPORUM
      • IRIS
      • COPPERTONE LOQUAT
      • WAX LEAF LIGUSTRUM
      • JUNIPER
      • NANDINA
      • LOROPETALUM
      • DWARF YAUPON HOLLY
      • DWARF WAX MYRTLE
      • BOXWOOD
    • INTERESTING EVERGREEN SHRUBS >
      • AGAPANTHUS LILLY OF THE NILE
      • DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH 'LITTLE JOHN'
      • BULBINE
      • DWARF PALMETTO
      • FIRECRACKER PLANT
      • RED YUCCA
  • SHADE LOVING PLANTS HOUSTON