Pittosporum Tom Thumb Uk

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Pittosporum tom thumb uk. Fertile moist well drained soil position. The new evergreen growth in spring starts with light green leaves which help to give the shrub an unusual two toned effect. Genus pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or trees with simple leathery leaves and small often fragrant 5 petalled flowers followed by spherical woody fruits splitting to reveal seeds embedded in sticky pulp. 1m x 0 8m special features. Evergreen thinly leathery glossy leaves 2 5 6cm 1 2 in long height 1m 39in. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb agm is a slow growing mound forming evergreen shrub with attractive deep purplish bronze leathery foliage. Alternatively pair with ornamental grasses or other foliage plants such as choisya.

Pittosporum tom thumb latin name. Pittosporum tom thumb reaches a max height of 1m. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information. Tom thumb common name. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb soil. Tawhiwhi tom thumb is a very popular petite purple leaved cultivar. It s ideal for growing against a south facing wall or as a display in its own right in a gravel garden or container.

Synonyms pittosporum tom thumb. With striking evergreen foliage and a compact bushy habit this shrub is a great choice for small gardens or low growing borders and hedges. An evergreen shrub with bronze purple leaves wavy margined bronze purple leaves and. Mound forming evergreen with green leaves maturing to almost black. Pests and diseases of pittosporum. Full sun or partial shade flowering period colour. Dwarf purple new growth emerges light green.

Both of these varieties can be bought online at crocus. Pittosporum tenuifolium tom thumb pittosporum tom thumb will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10 20 years. Fully hardy eventual height spread. Other common names tawhiwhi tom thumb. Also known as tawhiwhi tom thumb in its native new zealand this variety of pittosporum is dense and slow growing with deep purple hued leaves offset by the contrasting new growth which is light green.