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pittosporum wrinkled blue hedge

A pittosporum wrinkled blue hedge is an excellent solution for New Zealand gardeners seeking a hardy, attractive, and low-maintenance hedging plant. Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' stands out with its wavy, blue-green foliage that provides year-round visual interest. This native shrub is ideal for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or simply adding structure to your garden. Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' is valued for its compact growth, tolerance to a range of conditions, and ability to thrive in both coastal and urban environments. Whether you're establishing a formal border or a relaxed, naturalistic hedge, this versatile plant delivers dependable results while enhancing Kiwi landscapes.

Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue'

Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is an attractive, upright evergreen tree known for its distinctive blue-grey foliage and dense, columnar growth habit. This cultivar typically grows to around 4–5 metres tall and 2–3 metres wide, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a narrow specimen tree in smaller spaces. The crinkled, silvery-blue leaves provide year-round visual interest and contrast beautifully with green plantings in both modern and native garden designs.

Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' speciment tree.
  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    4.00 m
  • Spread:
    2.00 m
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Why Choose Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' for Hedging

As an evergreen native, Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' makes a superb hedge thanks to its dense, upright growth habit and attractive foliage. The leaves are a notable blue-green with a unique wrinkled texture, creating a striking effect when planted en masse. This pittosporum responds well to trimming, allowing you to shape your hedge to suit both formal and informal garden styles. Its growth rate is moderate, meaning your hedge fills out quickly but doesn't become unruly. The plant’s resilience to wind and salt spray makes it particularly popular in coastal settings, while resistance to drought ensures it copes well in low-water situations.

Planting and Growing Tips

For the best pittosporum wrinkled blue hedge, plant young shrubs about 1 metre apart. Choose a sunny or partially shaded site with well-draining soil. Regular watering is essential to establish new plants, but once settled, Pittosporum 'Wrinkled Blue' is impressively low maintenance. Pruning after the growing season is recommended to maintain neatness and encourage dense growth. If your garden has challenging conditions or you want a consistent look, Pittosporum ‘Wrinkled Blue’ is a reliable and stylish option.

Landscape Uses and Combinations

A pittosporum wrinkled blue hedge works beautifully in classic Kiwi gardens and contemporary spaces alike. It’s a natural companion to other native species like Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata) and Olearia traversiorum (Hakapiri), both great options for mixed hedges or shelterbelts. For a layered effect, consider planting smaller Pittosporum cultivars such as Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' (Dwarf Karo) or Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum) in front. Add interest with contrasting foliage by including Acer palmatum palmatum Villa Taranto (Acer Villa Taranto) or flowering varieties like Malus Tom Matthews.

Related Pittosporum Varieties

Explore other pittosporum options for your garden beyond the pittosporum wrinkled blue hedge. Pittosporum tenuifolium offers a glossy appearance and elegant form while Pittosporum 'Limelight' (Kohuhu) injects a pop of lime-green colour. For smaller spaces or compact borders, Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum) and Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' (Dwarf Karo) are practical choices.

Caring for Your Pittosporum Hedge

Once your pittosporum wrinkled blue hedge is established, keep it looking its best with annual feeding and seasonal pruning. Mulching helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. These hedges are relatively low maintenance, providing lasting value and beauty for your outdoor space. For more planting inspiration, consider natives like Weinmannia racemosa (Kāmahi) or Ulmus carpinifolia (Ulmus minor), which complement pittosporum hedges beautifully.

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