Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
Dwarf Japanese mock orange, Japanese mock orange, Tobira, Japanese pittosporum, Australian laurel
Also known as Pittosporum tobira 'Nana'
- Height × spread
- 1m × 1.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Flowers
- Summer
Availability
Generally available in Spring, Summer & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
A compact form of the Japanese mock orange, named for the orange-like fragrance of its blooms. This is a very dwarf form that makes a spreading foliage mound. It has lustrous smooth oblong leaves with rounded ends that whorl around the short stems. There are creamy white flowers that are borne from a young age. A useful small form for a sheltered sunny position. When established it has good drought resistance and makes a stalwart contribution to the garden.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Stem colour
- Brown
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, orange
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 1.5m
- Spread in 10 years
- 1.2m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Flowers in
- Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Structural
- Walls
- South, West facing
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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