Pittosporum 'Ivory Sheen'

Pittosporum 'Ivory Sheen' Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Ivory Sheen’ is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. It carries small and wavy, green leaves with a cream margin, held on near black stems. It grows with a tight and upright habit to about 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of most soil types, except extreme wet or dry, moderate shade and frost, wind, and coastal conditions. Pittosporum ‘Ivory Sheen’ is commonly used for shelter, screening, and hedging. It makes an attractive specimen and is often used as a backdrop to other plants or planted around outdoor living areas to provide both privacy and lovely aesthetics.