The Pittosporum illicioides species typically begins to produce fruits in late summer, usually between August and September.
pittosporum
Pittosporum illicioides
Pittosporum illicioides, also known as New Zealand Mock Orange, is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It has glossy, narrow, dark green leaves and fragrant clusters of white flowers. It is an excellent choice for quick, informal hedging and screens with its thick foliage. Growing up to 7 feet tall and 6 feet wide, this plant can also be used as a solitary accent or grown in a container. Additionally, its fragrant white flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and other beneficial insects. Pittosporum illicioides is an ideal choice for areas with mild climates.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 11
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
purple,black Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
watering
Pittosporum (Pittosporum illicioides) should be thoroughly watered once a week. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Water the soil until a good amount of water comes out of the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. If the soil becomes extremely dry, water the plant more frequently.
sunlight
Pittosporum (Pittosporum illicioides) is a species of plant that prefers full sun for most of the day. When grown in the wild or in the landscape, this species should receive at least 8 or more hours of direct sunlight every day. In addition to the direct sunlight, pittosporum can also benefit from some reflected light or bright, indirect light. In some instances where the sun is strong, Pittosporum may need partial shade to protect it from the intense sunlight.
pruning
Pittosporum (Pittosporum illicioides) is best pruned when actively growing--usually in late spring or early summer. Lightly prune by removing unwanted stems and shaping the shrub. Remove no more than 1-third of the total foliage. For areas with heavy winds or snow, a light pruning in fall is a good idea. Pittosporum responds well to shearing, so feel free to clip off the ends of branches for a more sculpted look. Regularly prune away any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. This will help keep the plant healthy and looking its best.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Pittosporum illicioides typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Pittosporum illicioides typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The Pittosporum illicioides species typically begins to produce fruits in late summer, usually between August and September.
