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Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

Pittosporum, Dwarf Wheeler's

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.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.