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| Identification |
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Genus
Pittosporum
Species
tobira
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese cheesewood
Japanese pittosporum
mock orange
Family
PITTOSPORACEAE
Specimen number
S11352
Data source
HtZn p155;Frgnt p213;Xeri p306
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
2' - 10"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use in areas with seaside conditions. The flowers of Pittosporum tobira have a mildly fruity aroma. Japanese pittosporum (also known as mock orange and Japanese cheesewood) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It usually does best in dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
orange blossom scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Fruity
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Pittosporum tobira most likely originates from Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Pittosporum tobira is a woody perennial. Japanese pittosporum (locally known in some parts as mock orange and Japanese cheesewood) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has leaves borne at the ends of stems arranged in rosettes. Most often the flowers occur in either cream or white.
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