| Name | Pittosporum 'Japanese Mock Orange' remove | Pyrus 'Bradford' Ornamental Pear 100L remove | |
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| SKU | PITJMOO00 | PEARBN117 | |
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| Price | $29.99 – $59.99Price range: $29.99 through $59.99 | $599.99 | |
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| Description | Pittosporum Tobira "Japanese Mock Orange"
Japanese Mock Orange is a shrub that gets its name from its clusters of small white flowers which have a sweet fragrance similar to orange blossoms. Mock orange is a plant for all seasons. The evergreen foliage has a smooth, leathery texture and forms in whorls around the stems. Perfect for plating near patios or porches where the gorgeous foliage, fragrant flowers and frequent butterfly visitors can be experienced up close.
Japanese Mock Orange is an excellent specimen, foundation, or border plant. Looks beautiful when grouped or massed in a shrub border. Grows to approximately 3m in height. Loves a full sunlight position. | Pyrus calleryana
Bradford Ornamental Pear, a fast growing – thick and glossy, dark green, heart shaped leaves. Autumn colours are reds, oranges, purples and yellows. Clusters of small white flowers in early spring. Suitable as a feature tree.
Pyramid in shape – becomes broad with age.
Growth in Melbourne, Victoria – Height: 6 Meters Width: 6 Meters
100 litre bag - approx 2.5m tall (Please call to confirm height, as heights change often throughout the seasons.) | |
| Content | | Ornamental pear trees are fast growing, tolerant of most soil types, including heavy and poor soils, and best of all they come in a range of shapes and sizes to suit your landscaping requirements.
Check out our Ornamental Pear Tree Factsheet for more info. | |
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| Additional information |
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Fertilise Me |
November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Annually
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
Moderate
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Origin |
China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan
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| Other Common Names |
Australian Laurel, Cheesewood, Japanese Cheesewood, Japanese Pittosporum, Kohuhu, Mock Orange, Tawhiwhi
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Max Height |
2m
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| Max Width |
1.5m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
2-3 times a year
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| Planting Distance |
1 per metre
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| Size Maintained at |
1.5m
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Flowering Time |
December, November, October
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tobira
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| botanical name |
Pyrus calleryana "Bradford"
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| height x width |
9m x 5m
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| features |
Attractive shiny foliage that turns spectacular colors of orange-red, reddish-purple and yellow red and says on the tree well into the end of autumn, masses of white flowers are borne in spring
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, avenue, street tree, small and medium gardens, can be trimmed or espaliered
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