Gardening Trees, Shrubs & Vines Shrubs Japanese Pittosporum By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 2, 2017 Trending Videos Close this video player Almost indestructible, Japanese Pittosporum is a long-lived evergreen shrub. Use this reliable grower as a hedge or in a mixed border. It takes pruning well — you can easily keep it 3-5 feet tall and wide with regular pruning. Japanese Pittosporum has stiff branches and a dense, broad spreading habit. Plant it in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates drought, salt spray, and nearly everything else you might throw its way. Japanese Pittosporum Overview Genus Name Pittosporum tobira Common Name Japanese Pittosporum Plant Type Shrub Light Part Sun, Sun Height 3 to 8 feet Width null to 8 feet Flower Color White Season Features Spring Bloom, Winter Interest Special Features Cut Flowers, Fragrance, Low Maintenance Zones 10, 7, 8, 9 Propagation Stem Cuttings Problem Solvers Drought Tolerant, Good For Privacy Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit