Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata'

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata' Details

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Variegata’ is a popular variety due to its lush and lustrous foliage. It features dark green leaves which are edged with cream and held densely on dark stems. This is a very tidy NZ native shrub that typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide though it can be trimmed as necessary. Trimming encourages new growth and help produce a ‘tight’ plant. Best performance with this evergreen is 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, reasonable shade, coastal conditions, some wind, dry periods, and moderate frost. Pittosporum ‘Variegata’ is commonly used for shelter, screening, and hedging, and is well suited for growing around outdoor living areas. It also makes an attractive specimen and a lovely back drop for smaller plants.