Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Japanese Pittosporum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low-moderate water. 1-2x per week dry season once established. Very drought tolerant. Excellent once established.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release.
Schedule: February and September balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 6–15 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 5–10 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- moderate
- Demanda de Agua
- 2/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$$
- Zonas USDA
- 8, 9, 10a, 10b
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 6/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Japanese Pittosporum grow in South Florida?
Japanese Pittosporum has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Japanese Pittosporum safe for pets?
Japanese Pittosporum is not safe for pets. Pittosporum seeds and possibly leaves mildly toxic to pets. Precautionary disclosure to pet owners.
How much water does Japanese Pittosporum need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Japanese Pittosporum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Japanese Pittosporum tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Japanese Pittosporum has moderate salt tolerance (6/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Japanese Pittosporum available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Japanese Pittosporum is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT FLEPPC listed.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Good Broward formal hedge alternative to Ligustrum.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Outstanding cold hardiness — very reliable throughout all Palm Beach County.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Good Collier formal shrub.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed but less commonly available in Monroe County..
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guía del Condado →Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.
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