variegated pittosporum
Variegated pittosporum is a sought-after shrub or small tree known for its striking, multi-toned foliage. With its eye-catching cream, gold, or silver-edged leaves, this hardy evergreen delivers year-round interest and is ideal for New Zealand gardens. If you're searching for a plant that adds texture, contrast, and a touch of elegance to borders, hedging, or containers, variegated pittosporum deserves your attention. Beyond looks, these versatile plants are also easy-care, wind-tolerant, and well-suited to coastal or urban locations.
Pittosporum eugenioides 'variegatum' (Variegated Tarata)
Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum, commonly known as Variegated Tarata, features slender, dark coloured stems which bear dark green leaves with a cream-white margin. Small and fragrant, pale-yellow flowers provide a lovely accent through summer. It grows reasonably quickly to about 6 m tall and 3 m wide. Pittosporum eugenioides Variegatum is ideal for shelter, screening, and hedging. It is also commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants or included in native plantings.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata'
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata' is an attractive evergreen shrub renowned for its beautifully variegated foliage and elegant growth habit. The grey green leaves edged with creamy white provide year round colour and brightness, making this variety a standout feature in gardens and landscapes. Its hardy nature and versatility make it ideal for hedging, screening, borders, and specimen planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata' is a low maintenance shrub that delivers lasting structure, colour, and visual appeal.
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