Pittosporum tenuifolium Elizabeth
Pittosporum tenuifolium Elizabeth is a stunning shrub that captivates gardeners with its elegant appearance and versatile uses in landscaping. Hailing from New Zealand, this evergreen beauty is well-loved for its glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant flowers, which bloom in spring, attracting a variety of pollinators. Whether you’re looking to create a lush hedge, an attractive focal point, or a subtropical look in your garden, Pittosporum Elizabeth is an excellent choice that can elevate your outdoor space.
Pittosporum Elizabeth (Black Matipo)
Black Matipo
Pittosporum Elizabeth is a NZ native shrub that features glossy green foliage edged with cream and pink. The foliage is complemented with small and scented, purple flowers through summer. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Pittosporum Elizabeth is commonly included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted for shelter or screening. It is also great for adding to a mixed planting, using in native regeneration projects, or for planting around pool and outdoor living areas.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
2.50 m - Flowering time:
Spring, Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
