Pittosporum brevicalyx
Pittosporaceae
Evergreen, Shrubs, Trees
PITTOSPORUMThese plants are valued primarily for their foliage and form, though they also bear clusters of small, bell-shaped, often sweetly fragrant flowers followed by fairly conspicuous fruits the size of large peas. All are basic, dependable plants with pleasing outlines when allowed to branch naturally. Prune periodically to enhance form, thinning out weak branches and wayward shoots. Some make good clipped hedges. Excellent for screens,windbreaks. Susceptible to aphids and scale insects; sooty mold on leaves is a sign of infestation.Ripe fruits (usually orange) split open to reveal sticky seeds; fallen fruit can be a nuisance on lawns, paving.
Pittosporum brevicalyxNative to China. To 18–20 ft. tall, 16–18 ft.wide. Leathery, glossy dark green leaves have somewhat silvery undersides, reach 4–5 in. long,1 1/2 –2 in.wide. Large clusters of fragrant bright yellow flowers in spring. Produces very little fruit.
Lavandula x heterophylla
The original is probably a cross between L. dentata and L. angustifolia, occurring w...
Bouvardia ternifolia
Nativeto Texas, Mexico. To 3 ft. tall,2 1/2–3 ft. wide; 2-in. leaves inwhorls of three or four.Unscent...
Eremophila maculata
Most widely growntype occurs naturally on floodplains and is more tolerant ofmoisture and humidity tha...
Find Your Sunset Climate Zone
Advertisement
