Pittosporum Stephens Island

Name: Pittosporum Stephens Island - 45 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10299u
Price: 320.36 NZD
Availability: InStock

Pittosporum tenuifolium Stephens Island, Kohuhu Stephens Island, Stephens Island Pittosporum, Pittosporum Stephens Island Hedge, Stephen Island Pittosporum, Pittosporum ralphii Stephens Island, Pittosporum Stephens Island NZ, Stephens Island Pittosporum NZ

Pittosporum tenuifolium Stephens Island, commonly known as Kohuhu, is a NZ native shrub that features grey-green leaves that are held densely on upright stems. It is complemented with small and fragrant, dark red flowers in spring. This popular plant typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Pittosporum Stephens Island is commonly included in coastal gardens, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or planted for shelter and screening.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pittosporum tenuifolium Stephens Island, Kohuhu Stephens Island, Stephens Island Pittosporum, Pittosporum Stephens Island Hedge, Stephen Island Pittosporum, Pittosporum ralphii Stephens Island, Pittosporum Stephens Island NZ, Stephens Island Pittosporum NZ

Pittosporum Stephens Island Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium Stephens Island is a NZ native, evergreen shrub with a tidy and compact growth habit. The foliage is smooth, grey-green, and held densely on upright stems. It is complemented with small and fragrant, dark red flowers in spring. Together the flowers and foliage are very aesthetic. This popular plant typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide though can be contained with trimming. It performs best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, periods of dry, moderate frost, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Pittosporum Stephens Island is commonly included in coastal gardens, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, trimmed into a hedge, or planted for shelter and screening. Space plants 50 cm apart when growing a Stephens Island hedge.