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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium
Commonly known as Kohuhu, Parchment bark
Green foliage
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Evergreenwavy-margined, thinly leathery, mid-green leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long
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Brown or blackBlack-red
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Height4-10m (13-33ft) -
Spread2-5m (6½-16ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedgingSuitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
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Tall ShrubErect and fast-growing when young. Dark-grey to black young stems. Produces flowers in small, few-flowered, axillary clusters followed by grey-black seed capsules
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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)Borderline -
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium
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Additional Features
Good to knowSuitable for hedging in milder coastal areas
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, powdery mildew
Place of originNew ZealandResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowershoney-scented.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Pittosporum - Growing Guide
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Variegatum'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Atropurpureum'
Parchment Bark
Available from £17.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
Buy Varieties of PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium
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PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Abbotsbury Gold'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
bright greenish-yellow blotches in the centre of the young leaves which become less distinct on maturity
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Atropurpureum'
Kohuhu
green new growth. Leaves then become purplish-brown
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Bannow Bay'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
new growth pale green with cream edge, changing to pink in summer, maturing to burgundy over winter.
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Elizabeth'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
cream and green with distinctive pink edge. Hardy
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium Garnettii'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
('Saundersii') - rounded leaves are variegated white on cream
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Gold Star'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
with variegated foliage and a gold star in the centre
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Golf Ball'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
a new variety which is a pure light green and makes an excellent hedge or topiary with minimal trimming. It does not become leggy and its leaves hold on the lower branches
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Irene Paterson'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
('Snow') - green speckled white
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Ball'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
very dense natural ball of shiny, grey-green leaves edged with white. Small, honey-scented flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Queen'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
leaves suffused silvery-grey with narrow white margins
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
tiny silver leaves, turning pink
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tandara Gold'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
compact shrub with small leaves variegated green and gold and set off against black stems
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
dwarf purple new growth emerges light green
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
Also Large
Gift-wrapping available
£50.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Variegatum'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
silver green leaves margined cream
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
PITTOSPORUM tenuifolium 'Victoria'
Kohuhu, Parchment bark
a new and hardy variety with pale silvery green leaves edged white. The leaves become tinged dark pink in winter
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ £15.00 each
£17.00 each
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