PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
New growth pale green with cream edge, changing to pink in summer, maturing to burgundy over winter.
£17.50
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Large
£35.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Can be pruned to desired size and shape. To about 1m (39in) x 80cm (31in) in 10 years. Suitable for a low hedge in mild coastal areas -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
New Zealand. Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOblong-ovate to elliptic-obovate. wavy margined, thinly leathery, glossy leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea winds
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlow-growing, compact, mound-forming shrub
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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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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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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
For best leaf effect. Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1m (39in)
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