buy pittosporum tenuifolium
Looking to buy Pittosporum tenuifolium for your New Zealand garden? Also known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, Pittosporum tenuifolium is a beloved native tree prized for its elegant, glossy foliage, which ranges from deep green to almost black, and its tidy, upright form. Whether you want to create a striking evergreen hedge, add year-round structure to your garden, or enjoy the subtle fragrance of its tiny, dark-purple spring flowers, Pittosporum tenuifolium is an excellent choice. As an easy-care, fast-growing plant that thrives in a variety of conditions—including coastal areas—it’s ideal for both urban and rural gardens. Discover why Pittosporum tenuifolium should be the foundation of your next landscaping project.
Pittosporum tenuifolium
Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a fast-growing, evergreen native tree ideal for hedging, screening, and shelter in New Zealand gardens. It features wavy-edged green leaves on distinctive dark stems and produces small, sweetly scented purple flowers in spring. Reaching 4–6 metres tall, Kohuhu thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to coastal, windy, and dry conditions. Its tidy, upright form makes it a versatile and low-maintenance landscaping choice.
From $229.04
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
10.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
