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Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum

Plant photo of: Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Mullany

 

Description

This handsome dwarf form of the Pittosporum tobira grows into a low, dense mound, 2'-3' tall and 4'-5' wide. This shrub is covered with glossy, evergreen foliage. Small, fragrant, white flowers cover this shrub in spring. It prefers full to part sun and is drought tolerant once its established. Give extra water in summer. Wheeler's Dwarf is dependable and easy to grow. Prune in winter to keep shape.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.