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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Gold Star'
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
With variegated foliage and a gold star in the centre
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EvergreenThinly leathery, glossy leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long
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Brown or blackBlack-red
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Height2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread2-3m (6½-10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubCompact, upright shrub. Produces flowers in 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 shadeLeaf colour better in sun
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Gold Star'
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Good to knowSuitable for hedging in milder coastal areas
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 ZealandBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf Colour (if not green)GoldLeaves age to olive-green with prominent white midribs
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Pittosporum - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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