Japanese Cheesewood Creme de Mint

Pittosporum tobira Crme de Mint

Crme de Mint is a dwarf variety of Japanese Cheesewood featuring dense, rounded growth and small, glossy green leaves with creamy-white margins. Its compact habit and variegated foliage make it ideal for edging, low borders, and small-space foundation plantings.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 810
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Mature Size: 12 feet tall, 23 feet wide
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; tolerant of sandy, coastal, and urban conditions
Landscape Use: Edging, borders, foundation plantings, containers, coastal gardens
Maintenance: Very low maintenance; prune lightly to maintain compact shape