Does anyone know of any nursery in California or Western US that has
Pittosporum Tobira raised as a bush (not tree) that is 5 ft tall in 15
gallon pots? I am trying to stay under $100/plant.

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W

On 4/30/12 10:03 AM, W wrote:
Does anyone know of any nursery in California or Western US that has
Pittosporum Tobira raised as a bush (not tree) that is 5 ft tall in 15
gallon pots? I am trying to stay under $100/plant.


Why do you need such large plants right away? P. tobira grows quite
fast. In two years time, you will not be able to tell whether a plant
was from a 1 gallon can or a 15 gallon can. Furthermore, a small plant
from a 1 gallon can becomes established -- roots growing into the native
soil -- much more quickly than a large plant from a 15 gallon can and
definitely costs less than a plant from a 15 gallon can.

Many southern California nurseries carry P. tobira in 1 gallon and 5
gallon cans. Even though they are available, I would not buy the
latter. The former are easier to plant (smaller hole, easier to lift,
etc).

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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
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Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary