The Variegated Pittosporum is a tough durable plant, that can withstand drought, winters far north as Athens, GA, and are wonderful coastal plants since they are salt water tolerant. This dense compact shrub is a beautiful landscape shrub suitable for plantings in formal commercial settings, also the Variegated Pittosporum will add class to any residential landscape. When left unpruned this shrub will grow to form a 10-12 ft mound tall with 12-18 ft spread, with creamy white and green variegated leaves makes the Variegated Pittosporum a remarkable landscape shrub. The Variegated Pittosporum shrub can also be pruned to form a small tree to reveal the spectacular multi trunk base. When planted like this the gardener will get to appreciate the magnificent flowers and fragrance of the Variegated Pittosporum that are usually pruned off during the early Spring months. For the most aesthetically pleasing look plant the Variegated Pittosporum in groups of three or more and the sea of soft creamy colors will leave your clients and neighbors speechless.