Variegated Pittosporum

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  • Zones 9 - 10
  • Height 6-8 feet
  • Spread 6-8 feet

Variegated Pittosporum also known as Variegated Japanese Mock Orange is a compact evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. Small white flowers with orange-blossom fragrance in the spring. Excellent in the shrub border, as a hedge, mass plantings and privacy screens.

Variegated Pittosporum Care 

Water weekly, or more often during periods of extreme heat, until established. Fertilize before new growth in spring. Prune during late winter to shape. Once established, this plant needs minimal watering and can handle long periods with little to no rain. The leaves add interest with a unique variegated foliage. You will notice the fantastic fragrance from the flowers right away. The Variegated Japanese Mock Orange is evergreen, meaning that the leaves stay on the plant all year round, providing year round color. There are white colored flowers that bloom during spring.

Variegated Pittosporum Spacing

For mass plantings and in the shrub border, plant 8 to 9 feet apart. For hedges and privacy screens, space 6 to 8 feet apart. Space these slightly closer together to create a hedge, perfect for borders, privacy and wind protection. Stays short and perfect as a border plant, which are perfect placed along the edge of a garden bed or path. Fantastic as a mass planting, which is a method of filling in a landscape area with flower groupings of one or more kinds of plants. This is typically done to reduce maintenance by minimizing weeds or to create drama by drawing attention to the area. Coastal exposure does not impact this plant, including salt spray, high winds, blowing sand, and excessive drainage. These look great in woodland gardens, where natural plantings incorporate large trees with lots of under planting of shade plants. By planting these into a hedge, it forms a formal privacy screen. Pollution tolerant and great in garden planters, these plants work well in urban gardens. Consider using these plants in firescaping, where the landscape has been designed and maintained to reduce fire danger. The Variegated Japanese Mock Orange typically grows 6-8 feet tall, and 6-8 feet wide. The growth habit is compact.

Variegated Japanese Mock Orange Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10
Flower Color(s): White
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Color(s): Gray-green
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 6-8 Feet
Spread: 6-8 Feet
Habit: Compact
Watering: Medium
Features: Easy Care Plant
Scientific Name: Pittosporum tobira 'Variegatum'
Common Name: Variegated Japanese Mock Orange
SKU:
VARPITT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Variegated Pittosporum Show Reviews

  • 5
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    Posted by Pat Humphries on Oct 23, 2023

    Variegated Pittosporum

  • 5
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    Posted by Lacey Bowman on Oct 18, 2023

    Arrived in perfect shape and is the perfect size!

  • 5
    Variegated...

    Posted by Susan Morrow on May 21, 2023

    Love my plants. They were delivered healthy and are thriving.