Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Pittosporum
- Common Name
- Wheeler's Dwarf
- Mature Height
- 12–16 ft
- Mature Width
- 6–8 ft
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Sun Requirements
- Flexible
Shrubs
Wheeler's Dwarf
Pittosporum
This versatile shrub features small, reflective leaves that shimmer in the sunlight, creating a soft, airy texture in the landscape. It is an excellent choice for formal hedges, privacy screens, or as a specimen plant, responding exceptionally well to pruning. Its hardy nature and tolerance for coastal conditions make it a reliable addition to many garden styles.
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Plant Information
Description
- This versatile shrub features small
- reflective leaves that shimmer in the sunlight
- creating a soft
- airy texture in the landscape. It is an excellent choice for formal hedges
- privacy screens
- or as a specimen plant
- responding exceptionally well to pruning. Its hardy nature and tolerance for coastal conditions make it a reliable addition to many garden styles.
An excellent, easy-care choice for landscapers needing a consistent, tidy, and evergreen low-growing shrub.
Uses
- Ideal for privacy hedges
- windbreaks
- screening
- mixed borders
- specimen planting
- and container gardening.
Key Features
- Shimmering silver foliage
- dark stems
- fast growth rate
- excellent for hedging
- and coastal tolerance.
Planting
- Plant in well-drained
- fertile soil. For a dense hedge
- space plants 3 to 5 feet apart depending on desired density.
Recommended Spacing
- Privacy Hedge
- 3–5 ft apart
- Shrubs / Border
- 3–4 ft apart
- Groundcover
- 2–3 ft apart
- Trees
- 6–8 ft apart
- Accent / Specialty
- 4–6 ft apart
Care
- Requires minimal maintenance once established
- prune in spring to maintain desired shape or density.
- Water Needs
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Drought Tolerance
- High
Plant Information Disclaimer
Plant characteristics, growth rates, mature sizes, spacing, care requirements, and other horticultural information provided on this page may be AI-assisted and are intended as general guidance only. Actual plant performance can vary based on climate, soil, water, sunlight, planting conditions, maintenance, and other environmental factors. Information may contain errors or may not apply to your specific conditions. We recommend confirming important planting, care, and selection decisions with a VN Nursery representative or qualified landscape professional before relying on this information.
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