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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Ball'
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
Very dense natural ball of shiny, grey-green leaves edged with white. Small, honey-scented flowers
£17.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Large
£35.00
Plant Details
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Good to know
Suitable for a low hedge in milder coastal areas -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
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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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Fully hardyBorderline
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Silver variegated
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
80cm (32in)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, rounded shrub with dark stems. 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)Borderline -
Scented flowersHoney-scented
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
80cm (32in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterSuitable for small gardens
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Pittosporum - Growing Guide
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