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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold'

Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark

Young leaves greenish-gold and maturing golden-yellow with wavy edges
Further Reading....
  • Height
    To 4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    To 5m (16ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Suitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
  • Tall Shrub
    Slow-growing.
  • 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)
    Borderline
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Warnham Gold'

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£17.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £15.00 each
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Very shiny leaves that catch and reflect the light. Suitable for hedging in mild coastal areas
    Pests & Diseases
    Leaf spot, powdery mildew.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Pittosporum - Growing Guide
to 4m (13ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 5m (16ft)
  

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