Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Description
This handsome dwarf form of the Pittosporum tobira grows into a low, dense mound that is covered with glossy, evergreen foliage.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.