Pittosporum tobira 'Shima'

Creme de Mint Dwarf Mock Orange

Evergreen Shrub

This slow-growing, evergreen shrub with compact, rounded form and glossy, variegated foliage is perfect for smaller gardens or containers.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average

Description

Size: 24 - 42 tall x 24 - 42 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attractive Foliage, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Ivory / Cream, Silver / Gray, Variegated

Bloom Season: Spring

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations: Firewise, Seaside / Salt Tolerant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Slow Growing
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Pittosporum tobira 'Shima' | Fresh Foliage

Pittosporum tobira 'Shima' | Fresh Foliage
Pittosporum tobira 'Shima' | Overall Shape and Form

Pittosporum tobira 'Shima' | Overall Shape and Form

Plant Combos

Shrub Combo in Cool Tones with Summer Blooms

Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 9
view combo
Mixed Border with Good Structure and Seasonal Flow

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Small Space
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Full Sun, Morning Sun
Zone: 8
view combo
Container Combo with Simple Foliage Focus

Focus: Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Privacy and Screening
Exposure: Filtered Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun, Morning Sun
Zone: 8
view combo