Average Landscape Size: 4–6 ft tall x 4–6 ft wide (commonly maintained size; can grow larger if unpruned)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring with a balanced shrub fertilizer; repeat midsummer if desired. Prune lightly in late winter or after flushes of growth to maintain shape; tolerates shearing for hedges.
Detailed Description: Variegated Pittosporum is a versatile evergreen shrub valued for its attractive foliage—gray-green leaves edged with creamy white that brighten the landscape year-round. In spring, clusters of fragrant, citrus-scented white flowers add seasonal interest. While it can reach 8–10 feet if left unpruned, in most landscapes it is kept around 4–6 feet for use as a foundation shrub, low hedge, or border accent. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it is a reliable, low-maintenance shrub for Southern gardens and pairs well with both traditional and modern designs.
Average Landscape Size: 4–6 ft tall x 4–6 ft wide (commonly maintained size; can grow larger if unpruned)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring with a balanced shrub fertilizer; repeat midsummer if desired. Prune lightly in late winter or after flushes of growth to maintain shape; tolerates shearing for hedges.
Detailed Description: Variegated Pittosporum is a versatile evergreen shrub valued for its attractive foliage—gray-green leaves edged with creamy white that brighten the landscape year-round. In spring, clusters of fragrant, citrus-scented white flowers add seasonal interest. While it can reach 8–10 feet if left unpruned, in most landscapes it is kept around 4–6 feet for use as a foundation shrub, low hedge, or border accent. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it is a reliable, low-maintenance shrub for Southern gardens and pairs well with both traditional and modern designs.
