| Botanical Name | Pittosporum tobira ‘Variegatum’ |
| Description | Prized for leathery foliage and orange-scented spring blooms. It thrives in Houston’s humidity and handles salt spray. Requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot during wet seasons. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 6-8 feet tall x 6-8 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; established plants are quite drought-tolerant. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune for size or shape in late winter before new spring growth begins. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Pittosporum tobira ‘Variegatum’ |
| Description | Prized for leathery foliage and orange-scented spring blooms. It thrives in Houston’s humidity and handles salt spray. Requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot during wet seasons. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 6-8 feet tall x 6-8 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; established plants are quite drought-tolerant. |
| Zones | 8 - 11 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Prune for size or shape in late winter before new spring growth begins. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |