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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
Tiny silver leaves, turning pink
(UK Delivery Only)
£17.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Suitable for hedging in milder coastal areas -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin
New Zealand -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver variegated
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
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Tall ShrubUpright, open shrub. Produces flowers in few-flowered axillary clusters followed by grey-black seed capsules
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersHoney-scented
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
5m (16ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Pittosporum - Growing Guide
