- **Type**: Evergreen shrub or small tree

- **Height**: 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) if unpruned; can reach 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) as a tree

- **Width**: 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters)

- **Growth Habit**: Upright, dense, rounded; can be trained into a columnar or tree form

- **Foliage**:

- Small, oval, leathery leaves, 1 to 2.5 inches long (2.5 to 6 cm)

- Glossy, bright to dark green, with wavy margins

- Evergreen, providing year-round color; new growth is lighter green

- **Flowers**:

- Small, bell-shaped, dark purple to nearly black blooms

- About 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 13 mm) across, clustered in leaf axils

- Bloom season: Late spring to early summer (May to June)

- Sweet, honey-like fragrance, noticeable in the evening, attracts bees

- **Fruit**:

- Small, woody capsules, 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) long, splitting to reveal sticky black seeds

- Not ornamentally significant; ripen in fall

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) to partial shade (4-6 hours); best density in sun

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, fertile; adapts to sandy, loamy, or clay soils

- Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Moderate; keep moist until established, then drought-tolerant; water during dry spells

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 8 to 11 (10°F or -12°C; may suffer leaf damage below 20°F but recovers)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts bees; deer-resistant due to aromatic foliage

- **Care**:

- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape (hedge, topiary, or tree form)

- Fertilize lightly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- May see aphids, scale, or spider mites

- Susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soil; leaf spot in humid conditions

- **Uses**: Hedges, screens, specimen plant, containers, or foundation planting

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; 12 to 24 inches per year with good conditions

- **Special Features**:

- Native to New Zealand; widely used in landscaping for its versatility

- Dark stems contrast with green leaves, adding subtle elegance

- Tolerates coastal conditions and light frost

The Pittosporum Green’s lush, glossy foliage and subtle blooms make it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for year-round structure and privacy in gardens or patios, thriving in a range of conditions with minimal care. Let me know if you’d like more growing tips or design ideas!