Pittosporum tenuifolium
Blackstem Pittosporum, Tawhiwhi
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, variegted and/or multi-colored foliage.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
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.