Pittosporum tobira - Japanese cheesewood.
Pittosporum tobira, also called Japanese Cheesewood is a hardness shrub very used for making hedges.
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Origin and History:
Pittosporum tobira is a perennial shrub belonging to the Pittosporaceae family. Originating from East Asia, this shrub has gained popularity worldwide due to its resilience and aesthetic appeal.
Watering and Care:
For its cultivation, it's important to provide well-draining soil with a neutral pH. This shrub is extremely resilient, tolerating both high and low temperatures, although it is sensitive to frost. Maintenance of Pittosporum tobira is straightforward, as it doesn't require extensive efforts. Annual fertilization with compost or organic matter will enrich the soil and promote healthy growth.
Pruning:
Pittosporum tobira doesn't require frequent pruning, only when you want to shape it as desired. The recommended distance between plants when planting is approximately 25-30 cm, depending on whether you prefer a denser hedge or not.
Pests:
Regarding pests, it's not very common for Pittosporum tobira to be affected. However, it may occasionally suffer attacks from pests such as cottony cushion scale, red spider mites, and aphids.
Fragrance:
The fragrance of Pittosporum tobira's flowers is reminiscent of orange blossom.
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Data sheet
- Name
- Pittosporum tobira
- Origen
- China and Japan
- Height
- Up to 10 m
- Colour
- White flowers, green fruits
- Flowering
- Spring and summer
- Location
- Sun or semishade
- Irrigation
- Moderated
- Applications
- Hedges
- Sales format
- Pot of 25/30 cms diameter
- Others
- It doesn't resist frosts
- Note
- Being the product a living plant and depending on the season, this plant could be received, in some cases, not exactly the same as in the photography, but as similar as possible, without impacting on quality of the same.
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