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Variegated Pittosporum (Variegated Japanese Mock Orange)

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$17.69
  • Olive green foliage with white edges
  • Matures to 6-8' wide by 6-8' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 11
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

Whether you call it a Pittosporum, Mock Orange, or Cheesewood, Variegated Pittosporum is something a little different for your landscape. This variety features olive green foliage with eye-catching white edges. Furthermore, these leaves are glossy and rounded on the end, which provides some soft texture to your landscape.

Besides its evergreen foliage, the Variegated Japanese Mock Orange brings fantastically fragrant flowers to the table as well. Petite white blossoms emerge every spring. But don't let their small size fool you, these blooms pack a real punch of orange-blossom fragrance.

This shrub reaches a maximum size of 6-8' H and 6-8' W. However, feel free to trim it to the desired size.

This is a moderate grower and will grow between 13-24" a year in favorable conditions.

Use this Mock Orange as a hedge, privacy screen, mass planting, or even in Asian-inspired gardens.

This variety is ideal for coastal plantings due to its impressive salt tolerance. In addition, its notably tolerant of urban pollution.

Once established, this plant is water-wise and easy to care for.

Check out the Mojo Pittosporum for a dwarf version of the Variegated Pittosporum. Alternatively, for coastal plantings, try it with the Light Show Bottlebrush, Shoal Creek Chaste Tree, and the Evergreen Stella Daylily.

Variegated Pittosporum Care

Hardy in USDA Zones 8-11, down to 10° when fully established.

Prefers Full Sun to Part Shade for best results. In full sun, this variety grows larger and more open. Meanwhile, in the partial shade, it tends to be smaller and more compact.

Water 2-3 times per week during the first growing season to encourage deep root production. During the second season, water 1-2 times per week. Afterward, water weekly in times of extreme drought and heat.

Grows well in average-quality soil as long as it has good drainage.

Fertilize every few months with a balanced slow-release fertilizer starting in spring to keep this selection growing and thriving.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Mojo Pittosporum Spacing Recommendations

For a seamless planting, plant your Mojo Pittosporum 7+ feet apart. For space between plantings, plant them 9+ feet apart.

  • Scientific Name
    Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum'
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10, 11
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Fast Growth, Flowering, Variegated
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Border, Coastal, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11

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Whether you call it a Pittosporum, Mock Orange, or Cheesewood, Variegated Pittosporum is something a little different for your landscape. This variety features olive green foliage with eye-catching white edges. Furthermore, these leaves are glossy and rounded on the end, which provides some soft texture to your landscape.

Besides its evergreen foliage, the Variegated Japanese Mock Orange brings fantastically fragrant flowers to the table as well. Petite white blossoms emerge every spring. But don't let their small size fool you, these blooms pack a real punch of orange-blossom fragrance.

This shrub reaches a maximum size of 6-8' H and 6-8' W. However, feel free to trim it to the desired size.

This is a moderate grower and will grow between 13-24" a year in favorable conditions.

Use this Mock Orange as a hedge, privacy screen, mass planting, or even in Asian-inspired gardens.

This variety is ideal for coastal plantings due to its impressive salt tolerance. In addition, its notably tolerant of urban pollution.

Once established, this plant is water-wise and easy to care for.

Check out the Mojo Pittosporum for a dwarf version of the Variegated Pittosporum. Alternatively, for coastal plantings, try it with the Light Show Bottlebrush, Shoal Creek Chaste Tree, and the Evergreen Stella Daylily.

Variegated Pittosporum Care

Hardy in USDA Zones 8-11, down to 10° when fully established.

Prefers Full Sun to Part Shade for best results. In full sun, this variety grows larger and more open. Meanwhile, in the partial shade, it tends to be smaller and more compact.

Water 2-3 times per week during the first growing season to encourage deep root production. During the second season, water 1-2 times per week. Afterward, water weekly in times of extreme drought and heat.

Grows well in average-quality soil as long as it has good drainage.

Fertilize every few months with a balanced slow-release fertilizer starting in spring to keep this selection growing and thriving.

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2.4 Gallon
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