Pittosporum


Pittosporum

Pittosporum

Pittosporum kann zu einer großen Pflanze wachsen, hat aber eine langsame Wachstumsrate. Kleine Pflanzen werden oft für Terrarien und Gemüsegärten verwendet. Mittlere Lichtintensität oder partielle Sonne ist am besten. Jede gute Blumenerde kann verwendet werden. Die Temperaturen sollten zwischen 55 und 70 Grad liegen. Zusätzliche Feuchtigkeit ist vorteilhaft.

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Pittosporum

FAQ - 💬

❓ Where is the best place to plant a Pittosporum?

👉 Where to plant

  • Pittosporums like full sun or light shade.
  • Ensure plants are sheltered from prevailing cold winds, and avoid frost pockets.
  • In milder regions of the UK (such as on the south and east coasts, and in inner cities) and in particularly warm, sheltered gardens, you can risk planting more tender species.

❓ What is the common name for Pittosporum?

👉 Pittosporum tobira, commonly known as Japanese pittosporum, is a rounded, broadleaved evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to Japan, Korea and China. It is also sometimes commonly called mock orange or Austrian laurel.

❓ Is Pittosporum an Australian native?

👉 Sweet pittosporum is an evergreen tree native to the eastern states of Australia. It has been planted as a hardy, sweet-scented ornamental.

❓ Does Pittosporum make a good hedge?

👉 Pittosporum are a good choice for hedging in milder parts of the UK with their bushy, dense, evergreen growth. Naturally compact cultivars are great for low hedges and as alternatives to traditional box (Buxus). Many pittosporum are vigorous and will quickly form medium to tall hedges.

❓ How quickly does pittosporum grow?

👉 A Pittosporum Golf Ball will achieve a 1.2 m / 4ft height and spread in as little as three years - a Box plant would take eight years or so. It's ideal for smaller or medium sized gardens, normally grown as a single specimen. The lime-green foliage looks good all year long.

❓ Can pittosporum be cut back hard?

👉 Pittosporum. During the first spring after planting, cut back the main stems by about one-third to encourage sideshoots and a bushy habit. Thereafter, little or no routine pruning is required, other than the removal of dead, damaged or weak growth.

❓ Is Pittosporum poisonous to dogs?

👉 Pittosporum tobira has no toxic effects reported.

❓ Is Pittosporum a tree or shrub?

👉 Pittosporum are neat evergreen shrubs that are perfect for sheltered, sunny locations. They come in various sizes, from large and conical to compact and domed, with shiny, often variegated or colourful leaves and small scented flowers.

❓ Are Pittosporum poisonous to dogs?

👉 The plants that comprise the Philadelphus genus are known as mock orange plants, as are plants in the Pittosporum tobira species. These plants are non-toxic and are listed on several gardening sites as dog-friendly.

❓ Can Pittosporum be cut back?

👉 If growing your pittosporum as a single specimen, pruning is not required. However, if you are growing this plant as a hedge, it is important to clip it regularly to help create and maintain a dense and even appearance. Three times a year is best, with spring, early summer and mid-autumn recommended.

❓ How much space does Pittosporum need?

👉 3 feetMost pittosporum varieties can grow up to 6 feet (2 metres) wide, so space the plants at least 3 feet (around 1 metre) apart for a dense privacy hedge.


Autor Des Artikels: Alexander Schulz. Unabhängiger Konstrukteur und technischer Experte. Arbeitserfahrung in der Baubranche seit 1980. Fachkompetenz in den Richtungen: Bau, Architektur, Design, Hausbau.

Video-Anleitung: How to grow Variegated Pittosporum (Japanese Mock Orange) with a detailed description.


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