Planting pittosporum is best done in spring or fall for specimens sold in containers. If part of a hedge , keep a distance of around 32 to 40 inches 80 to cm meters between pittosporum plants to give each the space it needs. Consequently, wait for the end of the blooming in spring to prune the pittosporum. In a hedge, as a standalone or in a shrub bed, Pittosporum is also perfectly suited to being grown in pots for your terrace, deck or balcony.
When the plant is potted, protect it from the cold for it to survive winter with no damage at all. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 12, pittosporum grows in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil with an acidic to neutral pH level. Salt tolerant, pittosporum grows near the coast and in other beach locations. Prune in early spring. Remove wayward or weak branches with cuts made a quarter inch from the point of origin on the main branch or trunk.
Use hand loppers or garden clippers, depending upon the size of the branch. Avoid cutting too close to the point of origin, which can remove some of the bark and cause injury. Remove dead or diseased wood by pruning the entire branch back to its point of origin or to healthy, disease-free growth. Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map!
Pittosporum is a pleasant landscape plant. It produces small, fragrant flowers framed by attractive tapered leaves that can be used in cut flower arrangements. The pittosporum is easy to grow in a warm-enough climate and can be allowed to grow wild, where it will reach around 15 feet in height and width, or pruned into a shapely hedge and planted close to create a natural wall.
The best time to prune pittosporum is in late winter before spring growth begins. Thin the pittosporum. Use a sharp pair of pruning shears disinfected with a 10 percent alcohol solution to prune branches that no longer produce foliage or flowers, broken branches or weak branches. Another species to derive from New Zealand, this is probably the tallest growing variety.
It produces yellow-green leaves which are curled at the edges with a bright midrib. The leaves when crushed give off a lemon-like scent and produces yellow-cream flowers in spring. Pittosporums tend to thrive best in a sheltered position in partial shade and a heavy soil. Be careful removing the plant from its pot to minimise any root damage. Add a sprinkling of general fertiliser into the planting holw such as Bone Meal and water well.
A slow release fertiliser in spring or aged manure or composted leaves will also be of benefit. Regular pruning will help maintain the plant's overall appearance, shape and size. The best time for pruning is after the flowering period i. Use sharp secateurs to remove any dead, dying or diseased branches, then shape accordingly.
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