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Pittosporum tenuifolium

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Blackstem Pittosporum, Tawhiwhi

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GK

 

Description

This medium sized evergreen shrub has medium green leaves with black stems. Its pleasing texture and narrow, upright growth make this a fine hedge or screen. It is easy to grow in soils with good drainage.Many new cultivars are being introduced with smaller, variegated and/or multi-colored foliage.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Englishcottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multitrunk, Specimen, Unusualfoliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Wallsfences

 

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Massplanting, Windbreak

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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