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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
Green foliage
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Evergreenwavy-margined, thinly leathery, mid-green leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long
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Brown or blackBlack-red
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Height4-10m (13-33ft) -
Spread2-5m (6½-16ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubErect and fast-growing when young. Dark-grey to black young stems. Produces flowers in small, few-flowered, axillary clusters followed by grey-black seed capsules
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
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Partial shade
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew
Place of originNew ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Scented PlantsScented flowershoney-scented.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Pittosporum - Growing Guide
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4-10m (13-33ft)
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £15.50
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Variegatum'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £15.50
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £15.50
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £15.50
Buy Varieties of PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
bright greenish-yellow blotches in the centre of the young leaves which become less distinct on maturity
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Atropurpureum'
Kohuhu
green new growth. Leaves then become purplish-brown
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
cream and green with distinctive pink edge. Hardy
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium Garnettii'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
('Saundersii') - rounded leaves are variegated white on cream
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Gold Star'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
with variegated foliage and a gold star in the centre
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
a new variety which is a pure light green and makes an excellent hedge or topiary with minimal trimming. It does not become leggy and its leaves hold on the lower branches
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
('Snow') - green speckled white
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Ball'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
very dense natural ball of shiny, grey-green leaves edged with white. Small, honey-scented flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
leaves suffused silvery-grey with narrow white margins
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
compact shrub with small leaves variegated green and gold and set off against black stems
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
dwarf purple new growth emerges light green
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
Also Large
Gift-wrapping available
£50.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Variegatum'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
silver green leaves margined cream
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Victoria'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
a new and hardy variety with pale silvery green leaves edged white. The leaves become tinged dark pink in winter
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
young leaves greenish-gold and maturing golden-yellow with wavy edges
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ £14.00 each
£15.50 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
individual leaves are wrinkled with a bluish tinge. Strong growing form
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