Monday, May 11, 2009

Plant pro: Which pittosporum has dark red/purple flowers in spring that are especially fragrant at night?

Plant grows up to 15 meters tall


Often planted as unclipped hedge or screen and usually grows shorter


Grown frequently in San Francisco Bay area - upright growth, not spreading


Has small reddish purple blossoms in spring noticeably fragrant in the evening


Smallish silvery green leaves and foliage is long-lasting when cut


Not tobria or mock orange

Plant pro: Which pittosporum has dark red/purple flowers in spring that are especially fragrant at night?
P. tenuifolium hardy and tall 30ft.


Silver Queen P. crassifolium up to 18ft.





http://www.botany.com/pittosporum.html

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