Pittosporum turneri

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Pittosporum turneri is a rare, NZ native tree that grows to about 8 m tall and 1.5 m wide. It has a columnar growth habit with branches tending to be more prominent than the leaves on this plant. Red-pink flowers with a light scented adorn the tree during spring. Pittosporum turneri makes a spectacular backdrop for smaller, leafier plants. It also looks great when planted in an avenue or against a plain wall and it can be trimmed as necessary.

Pittosporum turneri is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Pittosporum available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Pittosporum turneri plant spacing

To grow a Pittosporum turneri hedge the 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. If, on the other hand, you want discrete plants, space the trees at least 2 m apart.

What is the Pittosporum turneri growth rate?

The growth rate of Pittosporum turneri depends on where it is positioned and how well it is cared for. In a warm climate with good growing conditions, it will grow to 8 m tall and 1.5 m wide in about 10-15 years. Where anything impedes the growth such as drought, wind exposure, cold climates it will grow at a slower rate. While this tree can grow to 8 m tall, it is often clipped to smaller sizes and often into a hedge. Overall, the growth rate is considered medium relative to other NZ native hedging plants.

Pittosporum turneri trees for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Pittosporum turneri trees for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant and hedge needs and impress you with both our products and service!