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Pittosporum Emerald Lake

Black Matipo, Kohuhu

Pittosporum Emerald Lake features glossy, lime-green leaves which are held on solid, near black stems. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Pittosporum Emerald Lake is commonly included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or planted for shelter or screening.

Pittosporum 'Emerald Lake' green foliage.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBlack Matipo, Kohuhu
Sku12180

Pittosporum Emerald Lake hedge spacing

The Pittosporum Emerald Lake hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge.

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