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Pittosporum 'Moonlight'

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its silvery green foliage and naturally dense growth habit. The soft foliage colour provides year round contrast and brightness, making this variety a standout feature in both modern and traditional landscapes. Its hardy nature and attractive form make it ideal for hedging, screening, shelter, and feature planting. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Pittosporum 'Moonlight' is a reliable and low maintenance shrub that delivers lasting structure, colour, and visual appeal.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku12194

How to grow Pittosporum 'Moonlight' in NZ

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' grows best in a sunny to partially shaded position with well drained soil. It adapts readily to a wide range of soil types and performs well throughout much of New Zealand. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development, then only during prolonged dry periods. Adding compost to the planting area can improve soil structure and support healthy growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and encourage successful establishment and long term plant health.

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' care tips

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' is easy to care for and requires little maintenance once established. Water during extended dry spells, particularly while plants are becoming established. Trim as required to maintain shape or create a formal hedge. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to encourage fresh foliage growth and maintain healthy colouring. Remove any damaged or dead branches as needed. Its hardy nature and dependable growth make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year round structure and low maintenance performance.

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' size, spacing, and growth rate

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' typically grows to around 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a dense and upright shrub. Growth is moderate to fast, allowing plants to establish quickly and provide effective screening or shelter. Space plants approximately 75 centimetres to 1 metre apart for hedging or 2 to 3 metres apart when grown as individual specimens. This spacing allows adequate airflow and room for development while creating a full and attractive display.

Landscaping uses for Pittosporum 'Moonlight'

Pittosporum 'Moonlight' is ideal for hedging, screening, shelter belts, boundary plantings, and mixed shrub borders. The silvery foliage provides year round contrast and works exceptionally well alongside darker green plants and colourful flowering shrubs. It performs equally well in formal and informal landscapes and can be clipped into neat shapes or allowed to develop naturally. Whether used as a privacy screen, backdrop planting, or feature shrub, it delivers structure, colour, and lasting visual appeal.

Why buy Pittosporum 'Moonlight' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Pittosporum 'Moonlight' plants that are carefully grown for health, vigour, and reliable garden performance. Every plant is selected to ensure strong establishment and long term success in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, premium plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Whether you are creating a hedge, establishing a shelter planting, or adding evergreen structure and foliage contrast to your landscape, you can buy with confidence from a trusted New Zealand nursery.

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