Wheeler Mock Orange

Pittosporum Tobira Wheeler Mock Orange

The Pittosporum Tobira 'Wheeler Mock Orange' has been carefully cultivated and grown in a one-gallon size. Offering an evergreen, vibrant shrub, this variety of Pittosporum doesn’t require pruning and is an excellent choice as a hedge or screen. The glossy, dark-green leaves give off a pleasant citrus scent that will attract butterflies and bees to your garden.

Pittosporum Tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf Mock Orange' grows densely and widely. It is resistant to heat, drought, and salt spray, making it ideal for coastal areas. This shrub bears white 5-petaled blooms with a sweet orange fragrance in late spring, which turn yellow after pollination.

Wheeler Mock Orange produces fruits in the fall, revealing its red seeds once mature. This evergreen shrub is excellent for use as a hedge, screen, barrier, or specimen. Growing conditions are ideal in full sunlight to heavy shade with well-drained soil.

Growing Wheeler Mock Orange

• Plant it in a location with full sun to partial shade, providing at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Ensure well-draining soil, as Pittosporum tobira prefers soil that is moist but not waterlogged. Sandy or loamy soil types are ideal.
• Water regularly during the plant's establishment period, then adjust to a moderate watering schedule once it's established. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
• Prune the plant as needed to maintain its desired shape and size. You can prune after flowering to remove dead or damaged branches and encourage new growth.
• Pittosporum tobira is generally hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and can tolerate a range of conditions, including coastal environments and some drought once established.

Shipping Info

The plant will be approximately 8 to 10 inches in height with well-developed roots. These plants have been growing in one gallon containers. They will be shipped without the containers. The roots and soil will be dampened and covered in plastic wrap prior to shipping. They will be ready to plant upon arrival.