Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia
Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia
Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia
Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia
20-30 cm (8-12in) too small, not worth the price.
Bertrand L., 29/04/2018
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Description
Pittosporum illcioides var. angustifolia is an attractive small evergreen shrub from Asia. Remarkable and rare, it bears long, slender, flexible stems with silky, dark green, very long and narrow leaves. In May-June, pale yellow, fragrant flowers appear, carried on long panicles, followed by small spherical fruits. Not very hardy, it appreciates a shady and sheltered position, as well as a rich, moist to wet, well-drained soil. The graceful evergreen foliage and airy habit of this Pittosporum will bring an exotic touch and lightness to shady borders.
Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia is an elegant shrub native to the mountain forests of China, Japan and Taiwan, belonging to the Pittosporaceae family. It forms an airy bush, with long, flexible, arching stems, reaching 2 to 3 m (7 to 10ft) in height. It has dark green evergreen foliage, slightly leathery and shiny, composed of smooth, lanceolate, very slender and long leaves, 2 cm (1in) wide and up to 20 cm (8in) long. In May-June, small, fragrant, pale yellow tubular flowers open on long, slender stems, followed by fruits in the form of capsules containing the seeds.
With its small size and graceful foliage, this Pittosporum brings an airy touch and texture to borders. It appreciates partly shaded to shaded areas, where its foliage will be longer than in sunny locations. It can be planted in a border with other shrubs or perennial plants that require the same growing conditions. It will be perfectly paired with Ceanothus, Loropetalum or Holly-leaved Osmanthus for example; but also with yellow or blue flowering perennials such as Asters, Meadow Rues, Salvias, Hardy Geraniums, Speedwells or Spurges.
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Botanical data
Pittosporum
illicioides var. angustifolia
Pittosporaceae
Southeast Asia
Planting and care
Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolia is an evergreen shrub that is fairly easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Not very hardy, it is necessary, in cold climates, to choose a warm location for it, sheltered from cold and drying winds in winter. It will tolerate temperatures of - 5°C or slightly lower once well established. It prefers a soil rich in neutral to slightly acidic humus, that is well-drained but has some moisture retention. It is preferable to plant it in a shady to semi-shady position, where its leaves will be longer than in a sunny position. Pruning is not necessary, but it is possible to lightly shorten its long stems at the end of winter to balance its branches.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.