Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pittosporaceae

Genus:

Pittosporum

Species:

Pittosporum pentandrum

USDA Symbol:

PIPE8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical and subtropical regions