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Pittosporum tobira ('Wheeler's Dwarf')will do great in the Southwest. They just need a little more water and attention. Very attractive plant that is NOT drought tolerant. It produces a small white flower during the spring. It needs a watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. This pittosporum shrub is an evergreen, easy to shape and does not grow taller than 3-4ft. Pefect for front yard entrance.
Pittosporum creme de mint™ ('tobira 'Shima') Great looking glossy creamy-white plant that has edges held on a tightly branched mound produce a fine accent, lovely low hedge or fill-in plant for borders. Dense, compact form requires little maintenance. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing to only 2 to 2½ feet tall and wide. Evergreen almost no maintenance type of shrub. Can be used in full sun but does better in partial shade in the southwest. Follow a regular watering schedule.
Pittosporum Shrub ('tobira')The regular sized pittosporum plant. It is not drought tolerant so follow a regular watering schedule even after being established. It can get about 10ft. tall and wide. Easy to trim excellent choice specimen for hedge or screen shrub. Can be used in full sun but does better in partial shade.
Color Your World Nurseries will usually have this type of plant year round. Ask for it at you local retail greenhouse or nursery
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