Pittosporum tobira

Pittosporum tobira

Pittosporum tobira: characteristics and care

Pittosporum tobira, popularly known as pittosporum, is a perennial shrub native to East Asia that stands out for its dense, glossy, dark green foliage and its small, highly aromatic white flowers that appear in spring.

Its dense foliage and excellent tolerance to pruning make it a popular choice for both hedges and isolated specimens in coastal and Mediterranean gardens.

It tolerates salinity, wind and urban pollution very well, adapting to a wide variety of soils as long as they have good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 3/5 · medium — adaptable; deep and spaced irrigation, without keeping the soil saturated

Soil / moisture

Dry to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

7b–10

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, Cfb, Cfa

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 4/5 · high

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 4/5 · 2–5 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PEST 3/5 · medium — aphids, scale insects, mites, and foliar/root diseases depending on environment

Pass

ORN-FERT 2/5 · low — organic matter or slow-release in spring; adjust to vigor and analysis

  • Warning

It tolerates humid climates, although dense shade and poor ventilation can favor leaf spots.

Pittosporum tobira: characteristics and care

Pittosporum tobira, popularly known as pittosporum, is a perennial shrub native to East Asia that stands out for its dense, glossy, dark green foliage and its small, highly aromatic white flowers that appear in spring.

Its dense foliage and excellent tolerance to pruning make it a popular choice for both hedges and isolated specimens in coastal and Mediterranean gardens.

It tolerates salinity, wind and urban pollution very well, adapting to a wide variety of soils as long as they have good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 3/5 · medium — adaptable; deep and spaced irrigation, without keeping the soil saturated

Soil / moisture

Dry to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8b–11

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cwa, Csa, Csb

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 4/5 · high

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 4/5 · 2–5 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PEST 3/5 · medium — aphids, scale insects, mites, and foliar/root diseases depending on environment

Pass

ORN-FERT 2/5 · low — organic matter or slow-release in spring; adjust to vigor and analysis

  • Warning

Good coastal tolerance; avoid chronic waterlogging and dense pruning without ventilation.

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