Founded in 1996, Western Star Nurseries is a trusted wholesale plant marketplace for landscapers, developers and retail nurseries. We are committed to supplying a diversified selection of quality ornamental trees and shrubs at competitive prices. With locations in the East Bay and south Sacramento, we are able to ship throughout Northern California, often within 24 hours. The Western Star staff, many of whom have been with the company since its start, bring with them many years of nursery and customer service experience. Our friendly, bilingual team looks forward to working with you.
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Bay Area, California Nursery
8255 Niles Canyon Road
P.O. Box 567
Sunol, CA 94586
Phone: 925-862-2411
Fax: 925-862-9008
South Sacramento, California Nursery
9394 Robson Road
P.O. Box 725
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: 209-744-2552
Fax: 209-744-2562
Featured Plant
Pittosporum tobira Cream De Mint
('Shima' Dwarf Pittosporum)
About Pittosporum tobira Cream De Mint ™ (‘Shima’ Dwarf Pittosporum)
This evergreen shrub is known as Pittosporum tobria Cream De Mint ™ or ‘Shima’ Dwarf Pittosporum. This compact shrub features mint green, spathulate shaped leaves marked with cream borders. Its densely packed leaves are accompanied by small white flowers in the spring while new foliage growth emerges golden-green in color. A slow grower, this variety reaches an average mature landscape size of 2-2.5′ w x 2-2-5′ h.
Planting and care instructions
Plant ‘Shima’ Dwarf Pittosporum in an area that receives full to partial sun exposure using a well draining soil. Water regularly after planting to help quick establishment then reduce frequency making sure the soil dries out slightly before watering. If desired, prune in the spring before new growth for a cleaned up, tidy appearance. Easy to grow and maintain, this compact shrub is low maintenance and can conveniently tolerate mild drought conditions, all great characteristics for California landscape designs.
Landscape design ideas
This variety is often used as a low border to walkways and entryways . It looks nice planted in multiples, filling out separated planting beds in a commercial or residential landscape design.
Botanical Name: Pittosporum tobira Cream De Mint
Common Name: 'Shima' Dwarf Pittosporum
Average Landscape Size: 2-2.5' x 2-2-5'
Plant Type: Evergreen
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Mint green
Forms: Shrub
Sizes: 1 & 5 gallon
Special Features: Dramatic Color, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Good For Container Or Ground Planting, Hedging Plant,
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