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Mock Orange 180MM

Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'

I am Mock Orange. My family originated from China and Japan.

Habit Shrub - Compact Dwarf Form
Plant family Pittosporaceae
I am a dwarf growing, very compact cultivar of the Japanese Mock Orange. I have attractive leathery, glossy and broad dark-green leaves held in whorls. My blooms are small heads of creamy-white highly scented flowers during summer. Tolerant of salt and performing well in soils except those that are consistently waterlogged makes me a good choice for exposed locations and coastal conditions. I naturally have a dense and compact form but respond well to being clipped making me ideal for formal hedges and topiary. My compact size works well in pots and containers.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My compact habit makes me ideal for borders, in pots, containers and small gardens
I produce small heads of highly fragrant white fading to cream blooms in summer
I am incredibly hardy, salt tolerant and rarely affected by pests and diseases
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 0.8m Width: 1.2m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.8m Width: 0.8m)(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established
I will happily grow in most soils except those that are constantly water logged
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

White Fading To Creamy Yellow flowers Dark Green foliage Flowers Sep-Nov
Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
  • As a hedge or screening plant
Tips for success

I develop good form without pruning but respond well to being clipped suiting me to formal hedges and topiary

Suggested spacing: 0.8m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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Mock Orange

Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'

Small Spaces™ · Southern Plants

Pot size: 180mm

Product code: PITTON18S

Bunnings Fineline: 3633894

Barcode: 9319711046636

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.