Pittosporum tenuifolium |
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Blackstem Pittosporum, Kohuhu |
Description
This evergreen shrub reaches 15'-25' tall and 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 that have smaller, variegated and/or multi-colored foliage. This versatile shrub can grow in sun or shade and tolerates coastal conditions.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.