Also known as : Japanese mock orange 'Nanum', Australian laurel 'Nanum'
A miniature version of its parent plant (Japanese pittosporum) japanese pittosporum 'Nanum' is a neat and compact shrub with glossy, deep green leaves and inconspicuous honey-scented flowers. Gardeners love this cultivar primarily for its compact growth shape, which makes a cultivar suitable for container growth, but it's also prized as a great substitute for Boxwood (Buxus spp.). Its name was derived from the Latin word "nanum", meaning "small, dwarf" which obviously refers to the cultivar's size.
Hardiness Zones
8 to 10
Key Facts About Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'
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Attributes of Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'
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36-48 inches
For japanese pittosporum 'Nanum', the perfect window for relocation nestles in the warmth of late spring to mid-summer. This timing allows vigorous root establishment during the growing season. Ensure japanese pittosporum 'Nanum' settles in a sunny to partly-shaded niche with good drainage; whenever you transplant, gentleness is key.
Dark blotch is a plant disease that heavily affects Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum', causing aesthetic damage and plant health decline. This disease is characterized by distinctive dark blotches on the leaves and stems, potentially progressing to plant death if left untreated.
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Yellow edges
Yellow edges disease primarily affects the foliage of Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum', causing the tips and margins of the leaves to yellow, eventually impairing their overall health. The disease is usually nonlethal but can inhibit growth and reduce aesthetic appeal.
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Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'
Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'
Also known as: Japanese mock orange 'Nanum', Australian laurel 'Nanum'
A miniature version of its parent plant (Japanese pittosporum) japanese pittosporum 'Nanum' is a neat and compact shrub with glossy, deep green leaves and inconspicuous honey-scented flowers. Gardeners love this cultivar primarily for its compact growth shape, which makes a cultivar suitable for container growth, but it's also prized as a great substitute for Boxwood (Buxus spp.). Its name was derived from the Latin word "nanum", meaning "small, dwarf" which obviously refers to the cultivar's size.
Hardiness Zones
8 to 10
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Key Facts About Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'
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Attributes of Japanese pittosporum 'Nanum'
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
15 - 35 ℃
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