Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 9.00 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Cafe Now Closed for Winter
- Shop Now
- Burncoose Specialities
- This Month
- Offers & Promotions
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
- 40 years at Burncoose
- Engage With Us
- Information, Help & Advice
- About Us & Our Services
- Terms & Conditions
- Log In / Register
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
Tiny silver leaves, turning pink
Further Reading....
-
EvergreenThinly leathery, glossy leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long.
-
Brown or blackBlack-red
-
Height8m (26ft)
-
Spread5m (16ft)
-
HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
-
Tall ShrubUpright, open shrub. Produces flowers in few-flowered axillary clusters followed by grey-black seed capsules
-
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)
-
Full sun
-
Partial shade
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
-
Additional FeaturesGood to knowSuitable for hedging in milder coastal areasPests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew.Place of originNew ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
-
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped
-
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
-
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
-
Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
-
Scented PlantsScented flowersHoney-scented
-
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Pittosporum - Growing Guide
8m (26ft)
|
||
5m (16ft) |
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
Useful extras...
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
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50