pittosporum tenuifolium christchurch
Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Kohuhu or Black Matipo, is a versatile and attractive native evergreen, making it a top choice for gardens across Christchurch. Renowned for its lush, glossy foliage and graceful upright form, Pittosporum tenuifolium Christchurch performs beautifully as a hedge, screen, or feature shrub in urban and rural landscapes. This hardy species thrives in the diverse Canterbury climate, tolerating both coastal winds and periods of frost, and requires minimal maintenance once established.
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.
- 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
